Citroen Xantia 1996 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: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 110 HP | 65 HP | |
Torque: | 250 NM | 120 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 18.7 seconds | |
Citroen Xantia is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xantia engine produces 45 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Citroen Xantia reaches 100 km/h speed 6.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.1 | |
The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
1180 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 11 years | 18 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Kangoo | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
The Citroen Xantia 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. | |||
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: | high | average | |
Citroen Xantia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Citroen Xantia quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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