2007 Kia Cee'd vs. 2000 Citroen Xsara

To start off, 2007 Kia Cee'd is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 125 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Citroen Xsara (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cee'd. 2000 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Cee'd has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Cee'd will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Kia Cee'd 2000 Citroen Xsara
Make Kia Citroen
Model Cee'd Xsara
Year Released 2007 2000
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1396 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 137 Nm 150 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 77 mm 78.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75.4 mm 82 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1263 kg 1138 kg
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2350 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.1 L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 47 L


 

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