Citroen Xsara 2003 vs Skoda Octavia 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 137 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
|
Citroen Xsara is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xsara engine produces 22 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.2 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 Skoda Octavia, 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 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 580'000 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 Skoda Octavia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Peugeot 206, Citroen Xsara Picasso | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora, Volkswagen Beetle | |
| 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 | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
|
Citroen Xsara is smaller. Citroen Xsara is 32 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.1 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Skoda Octavia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen Xsara, so Skoda Octavia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Citroen Xsara has
|
Skoda Octavia has
| |