Citroen Xantia 1995 vs BMW 3 series 1993

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Citroen Xantia
1995 - 1998
BMW 3 series
1993 - 1999
Body: Estate car / wagonCabrio
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Citroen Xantia is available with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 1.8 - 2.1 (petrol, diesel)1.8 - 2.8 (petrol)
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: 75 - 150 HP115 - 193 HP
Torque: 135 - 250 NM168 - 280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 - 18 seconds7.7 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.0 - 10.38.1 - 11.0
Citroen Xantia petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series.
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: 4.66 m4.43 m
Width: 1.76 m1.71 m
Height: 1.42 m1.35 m
Citroen Xantia is larger.
Citroen Xantia is 23 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Xantia is 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data230 litres
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen Xantia is 1.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Citroen Xantia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`200~ 1`820
Safety:
Quality:
above average

low
Average price (€): 6007600
Pros and Cons: Citroen Xantia has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • only petrol engines available
  • better manoeuvrability
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