Citroen Xantia 1993 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Citroen Xantia engine produces 7 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Renault Megane. Despite the higher power, Citroen Xantia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 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 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xantia consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
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 325 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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