Opel Vectra 1995 vs Citroen Xantia 1995
Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 115 HP | 103 HP | |
Torque: | 170 NM | 153 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 12 HP more power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Citroen Xantia. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.8 | |
The Citroen Xantia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vectra consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
Citroen Xantia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.48 m | 4.66 m | |
Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
Opel Vectra is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Vectra is 18 cm shorter than the Citroen Xantia, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Vectra is 1 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.8 metres less than that of the Citroen Xantia, which means Opel Vectra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`200 | |
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Quality: | average | high | |
Citroen Xantia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Citroen Xantia, so Citroen Xantia quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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