Citroen Xantia 1997 vs BMW 3 series 1994
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 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: | 75 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xantia engine produces 40 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 33 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xantia reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.1 | |
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The Citroen Xantia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xantia consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Citroen Xantia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Citroen Xantia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen Xantia) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen Xantia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xantia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series 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: | 4.66 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.35 m | |
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Citroen Xantia is larger. Citroen Xantia is 23 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Xantia is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 230 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xantia is 1.4 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Citroen Xantia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Citroen Xantia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Citroen Xantia, so Citroen Xantia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 7400 | |
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