Citroen Xsara 2000 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998

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Citroen Xsara
2000 - 2003
Volkswagen Golf
1998 - 2003
Body: Estate car / wagonHatchback
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Citroen Xsara is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.4 - 2.01.4 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 71 - 137 HP68 - 241 HP
Torque: 120 - 250 NM128 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.8 - 16 seconds6.4 - 17.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.3 - 7.74.0 - 11.5
Citroen Xsara petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Citroen Xsara equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.37 m4.15 m
Width: 1.70 m1.74 m
Height: 1.42 m1.44 m
Citroen Xsara is 22 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: no data330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1185 litres
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`086~ 1`773
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 10001400
Rating in user reviews: 8.4/10 7.4/10
Pros and Cons: Citroen Xsara has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
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