2006 Citroen Xsara vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2006 Citroen Xsara and 2006 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 624 kg more than 2006 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen Xsara. 2006 Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Citroen Xsara | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xsara | Pilot |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 77 L |