Renault Megane 2000 vs Citroen Xantia 1994
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 71 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 23.6 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 29 HP more power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 79 NM more than Citroen Xantia. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 11.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.7 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen Berlingo, Rover 400 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 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): | 1`710 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xantia has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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