Citroen Xantia 1998 vs Peugeot 206 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Peugeot 206 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xantia engine produces 20 HP less power than Peugeot 206, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xantia reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xantia consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xantia could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xantia consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xantia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen Berlingo | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 206 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 206 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. | |||
| Peugeot 206 2003 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Peugeot 206 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 m | |
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Citroen Xantia is larger, but lower. Citroen Xantia is 70 cm longer than the Peugeot 206, 11 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Xantia is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 992 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xantia is 1.1 metres more than that of the Peugeot 206, which means Citroen Xantia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`500 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Peugeot 206 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xantia has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Peugeot 206, so Peugeot 206 quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
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