2006 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris 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 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 302 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen Xsara | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Xsara | Yaris |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 15.7 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 | 1320 kg | 1018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |