Citroen Xsara 2003 vs Alfa Romeo 147 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xsara engine produces 5 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 147, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Alfa Romeo 147. Thanks to more power Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xsara consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147, which means that by driving the Citroen Xsara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 147. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Citroen Xsara 2003 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen Xsara 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
| Citroen Xsara is 2 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 147, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1030 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.8 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 147, which means Citroen Xsara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Citroen Xsara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 147 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Citroen Xsara, so Citroen Xsara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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