Citroen Xsara 1997 vs Audi A4 1995
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: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 75 HP | 101 HP | |
Torque: | 112 NM | 140 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara engine produces 26 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.0 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
The Citroen Xsara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xsara consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Citroen Xsara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 62 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
930 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
780 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.17 m | 4.48 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
Citroen Xsara is smaller. Citroen Xsara is 31 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 2 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Citroen Xsara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`745 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | below average | average | |
Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably slightly better | |||
Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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