Citroen Xsara 2003 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara engine produces 44 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 125 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.4 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xsara consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xsara could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen Xsara is 8 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen Xsara is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1580 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 Ford Focus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Citroen Xsara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Citroen Xsara, so Citroen Xsara quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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