Citroen Xantia 1997 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xantia engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xantia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 10.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xantia consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Golf 1998: Haldex Generation I automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. When wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch locks and torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.44 m | |
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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: | no data | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1185 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xantia is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Citroen Xantia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| 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. | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1400 | |
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