Citroen Xantia 1998 vs Nissan Primera 1999
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
Torque: | 135 NM | 177 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.6 seconds | 14 seconds | |
Nissan Primera is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xantia engine produces 15 HP less power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 42 NM less than Nissan Primera. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xantia reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.5 | |
The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xantia consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xantia could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
1160 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 320'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen Xantia engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Vitara | Used only for this car | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xantia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.52 m | 4.52 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
Height: | 1.38 m | 1.41 m | |
Citroen Xantia and Nissan Primera are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 505 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1357 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`795 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | high | above average | |
Citroen Xantia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Citroen Xantia, so Citroen Xantia quality is probably slightly better | |||
Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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