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:
1.8 Petrol
1.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:
103 HP
150 HP
Torque:
153 NM
210 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
15.4 seconds
9.5 seconds
Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara engine produces 47 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 57 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.1
9.1
Fuel tank capacity:
54 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
590 km in combined cycle
680 km in combined cycle
780 km on highway
890 km on highway
Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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.
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
