Citroen Xsara 1997 vs Audi A4 1995
| 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara engine produces 13 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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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 Audi A4, 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 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 306, Citroen Xantia | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A4 1995 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Audi A4 1995 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
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Citroen Xsara is smaller. Citroen Xsara is 31 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Citroen Xsara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`775 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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