2007 Citroen Xsara vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2007 Citroen Xsara and 2007 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 239 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Peugeot 407 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen Xsara | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | Xsara | 407 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1401 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |