2007 Citroen Xsara vs. 2007 Saturn Aura
To start off, both 2007 Citroen Xsara and 2007 Saturn Aura were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Saturn Aura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saturn Aura (164 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saturn Aura should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2007 Saturn Aura (216 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Saturn Aura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Xsara. 2007 Saturn Aura has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Saturn Aura will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen Xsara | 2007 Saturn Aura | |
| Make | Citroen | Saturn |
| Model | Xsara | Aura |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
