Citroen Xantia 1993 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xantia engine produces 22 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xantia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen Xantia consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Citroen Xantia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xantia consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km with real consumption | 630 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.44 m | |
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Citroen Xantia is larger, but lower. Citroen Xantia is 29 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Xantia is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1184 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xantia is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xantia has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1400 | |
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