2012 Scion xD vs. 2004 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2012 Scion xD is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Scion xD (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Scion xD should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 100 kg more than 2012 Scion xD.
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, 2004 Citroen Xsara (255 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Scion xD. (169 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Scion xD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Scion xD | 2004 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Scion | Citroen |
| Model | xD | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1291 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3929 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1725 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1509 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2461 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 54 L |
