Citroen Xsara 2003 vs Alfa Romeo 156 2002
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 71 HP | 115 HP | |
Torque: | 125 NM | 275 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
Alfa Romeo 156 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara engine produces 44 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 156, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Alfa Romeo 156. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.0 | |
Citroen Xsara consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xsara could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 63 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
1080 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
Alfa Romeo 156 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.37 m | 4.43 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
Citroen Xsara is smaller. Citroen Xsara is 6 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 156, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 360 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.9 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 156, which means Citroen Xsara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`815 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | low | |
Citroen Xsara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 156 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Citroen Xsara, so Citroen Xsara quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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