Citroen Xantia 1997 vs Opel Vectra 1996
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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 | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xantia engine produces 7 HP less power than Opel Vectra, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Opel Vectra. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xantia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.9 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xantia consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Vectra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xantia could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Opel Vectra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 480'000 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 | 4 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 Opel Astra, Opel Zafira | |
| 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 Opel Vectra 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 | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Citroen Xantia is larger, but slightly lower. Citroen Xantia is 18 cm longer than the Opel Vectra, 5 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Xantia is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 790 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xantia is 0.8 metres more than that of the Opel Vectra, which means Citroen Xantia can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`870 | |
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| Quality: | high | average | |
| Citroen Xantia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Vectra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Citroen Xantia, so Citroen Xantia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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