2006 Citroen Xsara vs. 2006 MG ZR
To start off, both 2006 Citroen Xsara and 2006 MG ZR were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 MG ZR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 MG ZR (159 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 MG ZR should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 207 kg more than 2006 MG ZR.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 MG ZR. (174 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 MG ZR.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen Xsara | 2006 MG ZR | |
Make | Citroen | MG |
Model | Xsara | ZR |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |