Citroen Xsara 1997 vs Renault Megane 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 112 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara engine produces 20 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xsara consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xsara could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen Xsara is 1 cm longer than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen Xsara is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 348 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1210 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`595 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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