2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 6 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 118 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2005 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 118 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Xsara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Xsara | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | Xsara | 118 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 51 L |
