Citroen Xsara 2001 vs Seat Cordoba 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Citroen Xsara engine produces 10 HP more power than Seat Cordoba, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Seat Cordoba. Despite the higher power, Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Seat Cordoba is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xsara consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Cordoba, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xsara could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Cordoba. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
| Citroen Xsara is 9 cm shorter than the Seat Cordoba, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen Xsara is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 485 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.1 metres more than that of the Seat Cordoba. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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