BMW 3 series 1993 vs Citroen Xantia 1995
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Cabrio | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive, while Citroen Xantia can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.8 (petrol) | 1.8 - 2.1 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Citroen Xantia is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 193 HP | 75 - 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 - 280 NM | 135 - 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 - 14 seconds | 10 - 18 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 - 11.0 | 7.0 - 10.3 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Citroen Xantia. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 23 cm shorter than the Citroen Xantia, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 230 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.4 metres less than that of the Citroen Xantia, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`820 | ~ 1`200 | |
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| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 600 | |
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