Citroen Xsara 1999 vs Audi A3 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Citroen Xsara engine produces 10 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Audi A3. Despite the higher power, Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Audi A3 1996 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 A3 1996 1.8 engine | |||
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 | 1110 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 Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`650 | |
| 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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