Citroen Xantia is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xantia engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Citroen Xantia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.1
7.9
Real fuel consumption:
8.7 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xantia consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xantia could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xantia consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
760 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway
900 km on highway
800 km with real consumption
650 km with real consumption
Citroen Xantia gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
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330 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1185 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.
Citroen Xantia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so Citroen Xantia quality could be a bit better.
