Citroen Xantia 1994 vs Renault Megane 2000
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xantia engine produces 12 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xantia reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xantia consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xantia could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xantia consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
| Citroen Xantia and Renault Megane are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1310 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xantia is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xantia has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 600 | |
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