2007 Citroen Xsara vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2007 Citroen Xsara and 2007 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen Xsara (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 266 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. 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 Citroen Xsara (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (122 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen Xsara | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Xsara | Polo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |