BMW 3 series 1995 vs Citroen Xantia 1995
| Body: | Cabrio | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 35 HP more power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Citroen Xantia. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen Xantia) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
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: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Citroen Xantia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Citroen Xantia, so Citroen Xantia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 600 | |
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