Citroen Xantia 1994 vs Audi A4 2003
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 23.6 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xantia engine produces 59 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 164 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xantia reaches 100 km/h speed 13.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.5 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xantia consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 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: | 23 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen Berlingo, Rover 400 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6, Skoda Superb | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi A4 2003 1.9 engine: A reliable engine when using quality oils. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 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 4 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`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xantia has serious deffects in 540 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1800 | |
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