2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Citroen Xsara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen Xsara (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 9 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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, 2008 Citroen Xsara (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Xsara | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xsara | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |