2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2006 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2008 Citroen Xsara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 402 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Citroen Xsara (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Galaxy. (170 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Xsara | 2006 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xsara | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 15.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |