2006 Citroen Xsara vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2006 Citroen Xsara and 2006 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 94 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.
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 Volkswagen Touareg (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen Xsara | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Xsara | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 12.4 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 | 1224 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 100 L |