Citroen Xsara 1997 vs Audi A4 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 15.9 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xsara engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 46 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.3 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xsara consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xsara could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | |
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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`790 | |
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| 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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