Citroen Xsara 1997 vs Peugeot 306 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.4 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 306 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara engine produces 9 HP less power than Peugeot 306, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Peugeot 306. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later.  | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.1 | |
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The Peugeot 306 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xsara consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xsara could require 150 litres more fuel.  | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 306 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 | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.37 m | |
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Citroen Xsara is larger. Citroen Xsara is 14 cm longer than the Peugeot 306, 2 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 3 cm higher.  | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 340 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.2 metres less than that of the Peugeot 306. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average  | below average  | |
| Peugeot 306 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen Xsara, so Peugeot 306 quality could be a bit better.  | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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