Citroen Xantia 1997 vs Volkswagen Vento 1992
| 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: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Citroen Xantia engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Vento, whereas torque is 32 NM more than Volkswagen Vento. Despite the higher power, Citroen Xantia reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Vento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xantia consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Vento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xantia could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xantia consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Vento. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 510 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xantia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Vento might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.40 m | |
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Citroen Xantia is larger, but slightly lower. Citroen Xantia is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Vento, 5 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Xantia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xantia is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Vento, which means Citroen Xantia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 400 | 1000 | |
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