Citroen Xsara 2003 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.8 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara engine produces 11 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.8 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xsara consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xsara could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen Xsara is 8 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.6 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Citroen Xsara can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Citroen Xsara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Citroen Xsara, so Citroen Xsara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 400 | 1000 | |
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