2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen Xsara (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 161 kg more 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, 2005 Citroen Xsara (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus. 2005 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Focus 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 Ford Focus | 2005 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Ford | Citroen |
Model | Focus | Xsara |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1291 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 54 L |