2006 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Ford Ka
To start off, 2006 Citroen Xsara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ka (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Ford Ka.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Ford Ka | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xsara | Ka |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1019 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |