2006 Cadillac BLS vs. 2006 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac BLS and 2006 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac BLS (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 Citroen Xsara. 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, 2006 Cadillac BLS (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac BLS | 2006 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
Model | BLS | Xsara |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 14.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |