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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen Xsara (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 217 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. 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 Citroen Xsara (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 95 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.
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2006 Citroen Xsara | 2006 Ford Focus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xsara | Focus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |