2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen Xsara (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 83 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Citroen Xsara (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Xsara | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xsara | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |