Citroen Xsara 2003 vs Peugeot 307 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 307 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara engine produces 35 HP less power than Peugeot 307, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Peugeot 307. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xsara consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307, which means that by driving the Citroen Xsara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 307 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 307 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Peugeot 307 2005 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Peugeot 307 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.54 m | |
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Citroen Xsara is smaller. Citroen Xsara is 6 cm shorter than the Peugeot 307, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2211 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.3 metres less than that of the Peugeot 307. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Citroen Xsara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 307 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Citroen Xsara, so Citroen Xsara quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1800 | |
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