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 Volkswagen Polo (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 237 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Polo.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (140 Nm @ 3300 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 | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 10.9 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 | 1138 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 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |