2006 Chevrolet Kalos vs. 2006 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Kalos 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 Chevrolet Kalos (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Kalos should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 154 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos.
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 Citroen Xsara (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Kalos | 2006 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Kalos | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |
