Citroen Xantia 1994 vs Volkswagen Vento 1996
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 23.6 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Vento is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xantia engine produces 19 HP less power than Volkswagen Vento, whereas torque is 81 NM less than Volkswagen Vento. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xantia reaches 100 km/h speed 8.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Vento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xantia consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Vento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xantia could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Vento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 630'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen Xantia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen Berlingo, Rover 400 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Audi A6, Seat Alhambra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Vento engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
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Citroen Xantia is larger, but slightly lower. Citroen Xantia is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Vento, 6 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Xantia is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xantia is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Vento. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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