2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 5 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2005 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2005 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Xsara | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Citroen | Chrysler |
Model | Xsara | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1953 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 76 L |