Citroen Xantia 1998 vs SAAB 9-3 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xantia engine produces 5 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 10 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xantia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.2 | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xantia consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xantia could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 420'000 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: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| 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 | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 m | |
| Citroen Xantia is 11 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Xantia is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xantia is 0.5 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Citroen Xantia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Citroen Xantia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for SAAB 9-3, so Citroen Xantia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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