Citroen Xsara 1997 vs Fiat Brava 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xsara engine produces 9 HP more power than Fiat Brava, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Fiat Brava. Thanks to more power Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Brava is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xsara consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Brava, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xsara could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Brava. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 306, Citroen Xantia | Used also on Fiat Marea | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xsara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.41 m | |
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Citroen Xsara is smaller. Citroen Xsara is 2 cm shorter than the Fiat Brava, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 775 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.3 metres more than that of the Fiat Brava. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Citroen Xsara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Brava has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Citroen Xsara, so Citroen Xsara quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
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