Citroen Xsara 2000 vs Peugeot 306 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 137 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xsara engine produces 25 HP more power than Peugeot 306, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Peugeot 306. Thanks to more power Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.4 | |
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The Citroen Xsara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xsara consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306, which means that by driving the Citroen Xsara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Peugeot 206, Citroen Xsara Picasso | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen Xantia | |
| 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: | 4.37 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen Xsara is 3 cm longer than the Peugeot 306, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 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 Peugeot 306. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Peugeot 306 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen Xsara, so Peugeot 306 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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