2010 Toyota Sienna vs. 2005 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sienna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 646 kg more than 2005 Citroen Xsara. 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, 2010 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Sienna | 2005 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Toyota | Citroen |
| Model | Sienna | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1937 kg | 1291 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5105 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1966 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 54 L |
