Citroen Xsara 1997 vs Audi A3 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.2 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara engine produces 22 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 82 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.9 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xsara consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Citroen Xsara is 2 cm longer than the Audi A3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1100 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Citroen Xsara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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