Renault Megane 2000 vs Citroen Xantia 1997
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 25 HP more power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Citroen Xantia. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xantia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Scenic | Used also on Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Megane 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: | 4.44 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
| Renault Megane and Citroen Xantia are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1310 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres less than that of the Citroen Xantia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xantia has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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