Citroen Xsara 2000 vs Volkswagen Golf 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 137 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 166 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xsara engine produces 21 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 24 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.7 | |
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The Citroen Xsara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xsara consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Citroen Xsara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Golf 1999: It has Haldex Generation I (up to 2002) or Haldex Generation II (since 2002) automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions the torque distribution is 90% to the front axle and 10% to the rear axle. If wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch is locked and the torque is distributed evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Citroen Xsara is smaller. Citroen Xsara is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1370 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 Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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