Citroen Xsara 2003 vs Opel Astra 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 90 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Citroen Xsara engine produces 11 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
|
The Citroen Xsara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xsara consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Citroen Xsara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 206, Citroen C5, Peugeot 306 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xsara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen Xsara is 8 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.6 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Citroen Xsara can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen Xsara, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Citroen Xsara has
|
Opel Astra has
| |