2006 Citroen Xsara vs. 2006 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2006 Citroen Xsara and 2006 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen Xsara (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 206. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 327 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 206. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 206. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen Xsara | 2006 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | Xsara | 206 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |