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 (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 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 44 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 Citroen Xsara (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus. 2006 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2006 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2006 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
