Citroen Xantia 1995 vs Audi A4 2001
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xantia engine produces 38 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xantia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xantia is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen Xantia consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xantia could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen Xantia consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 306 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 2001 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 m | |
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Citroen Xantia is smaller. Citroen Xantia is 11 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xantia is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 445 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xantia is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xantia has serious deffects in 215 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1800 | |
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