2006 Citroen Xsara vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Citroen Xsara would be higher. Both 2006 Citroen Xsara and 2007 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen Xsara.
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 (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen Xsara | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xsara | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |