2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2007 Ford Ka
To start off, 2007 Ford Ka is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 94 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 179 kg more than 2007 Ford Ka.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Ka (136 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Xsara | 2007 Ford Ka | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xsara | Ka |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |