2009 Citroen Xsara vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 64 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic.
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, 2009 Citroen Xsara (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen Xsara | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xsara | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 1227 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4456 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |