2006 Citroen Xsara vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2006 Citroen Xsara and 2006 Ford Focus 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 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 13 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus.
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 Ford Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen Xsara | 2006 Ford Focus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xsara | Focus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |