2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 330 kg more than 2007 Citroen C3.
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, 2007 Citroen Xsara (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C3 | 2007 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Citroen | Citroen |
Model | C3 | Xsara |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 12.2 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 | 1058 kg | 1388 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |