2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic 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. Both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2007 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (134 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
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 Honda Civic (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (183 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara. 2005 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Xsara | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xsara | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 183 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |