Citroen Xsara 1997 vs Audi A3 2000

 
Citroen Xsara
1997 - 2000
Audi A3
2000 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.4 Petrol1.6 Petrol

Performance

Power: 75 HP102 HP
Torque: 112 NM148 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.1 seconds10.9 seconds
Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving.
Citroen Xsara engine produces 27 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 36 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.26.8
Real fuel consumption: 6.9 l/100km7.7 l/100km
The Citroen Xsara is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification Citroen Xsara consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xsara could require 60 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen Xsara consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3.
Fuel tank capacity: 54 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 750 km in combined cycle800 km in combined cycle
930 km on highway1030 km on highway
780 km with real consumption710 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.17 m4.15 m
Width: 1.70 m1.74 m
Height: 1.40 m1.43 m
Citroen Xsara is 2 cm longer than the Audi A3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: no data350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1110 litres
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A3.
Gross weight (kg): 1`1001`650
Safety:
Quality:
below average

average
Audi A3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better
Average price (€): 6001400
Pros and Cons: Citroen Xsara has
  • lower price
Audi A3 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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