2006 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 54 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen Xsara. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2006 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen Xsara | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xsara | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |