Citroen Xantia 1998 vs BMW 3 series 1993
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Citroen Xantia engine produces 33 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Citroen Xantia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xantia consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xantia could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xantia consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 4.52 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.39 m | |
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Citroen Xantia is larger, but slightly lower. Citroen Xantia is 31 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Xantia is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1030 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xantia is 1 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: | 1`500 kg | 1`635 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Citroen Xantia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Citroen Xantia, so Citroen Xantia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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