Citroen Xsara 2000 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 71 HP | 68 HP | |
Torque: | 125 NM | 133 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 18.5 seconds | |
Citroen Xsara is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xsara engine produces 3 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 8 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.2 | |
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xsara consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xsara could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
1080 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.37 m | 4.40 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
Citroen Xsara is smaller. Citroen Xsara is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 5 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 460 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`815 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | high | |
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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