2007 Citroen Xsara vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, both 2007 Citroen Xsara and 2007 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 245 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 Volkswagen Passat (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Xsara. 2007 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Citroen Xsara 2007 Volkswagen Passat
Make Citroen Volkswagen
Model Xsara Passat
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 3595 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 280 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 205 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 2750 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 Weight 1375 kg 1620 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.5 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 70 L


 

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