2006 Citroen Xsara vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe

To start off, both 2006 Citroen Xsara and 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 578 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 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (336 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen Xsara.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Citroen Xsara 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
Make Citroen Hyundai
Model Xsara Santa Fe
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1749 cc 2188 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 336 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 185 km/hour 179 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.2 seconds 11.6 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1320 kg 1898 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.7 L/100km 7.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 75 L


 

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