Opel Vectra 1997 vs Citroen Xantia 1997

 
Opel Vectra
1997 - 1999
Citroen Xantia
1997 - 1998
Body: HatchbackEstate car / wagon
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel1.9 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 100 HP75 HP
Torque: 205 NM135 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13 seconds18 seconds
Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive.
Opel Vectra engine produces 25 HP more power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Citroen Xantia. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.97.1
The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Opel Vectra consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1010 km in combined cycle910 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway1120 km on highway
Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 460'000 km630'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen Xantia engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 3 years12 years
Engine spread: Used also on Opel OmegaInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Vitara
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xantia might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Opel Vectra engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.66 m
Width: 1.71 m1.76 m
Height: 1.43 m1.42 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 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
790 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11.4 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`9501`200
Safety:
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 (€): 800600
Pros and Cons: Opel Vectra has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
Citroen Xantia has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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