Citroen Xantia 1993 vs Renault Megane 2000
Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 71 HP | 65 HP | |
Torque: | 121 NM | 120 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.6 seconds | 18.7 seconds | |
Citroen Xantia is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xantia engine produces 6 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Citroen Xantia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.1 | |
Citroen Xantia consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xantia could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
Citroen Xantia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 23 years | 18 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen Berlingo, Rover 400 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Kangoo | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xantia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.44 m | 4.44 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
Citroen Xantia and Renault Megane are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 510 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1310 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
The turning circle of the Citroen Xantia is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | no data | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xantia has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | ||
Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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