Citroen Xsara 2000 vs Audi A2 2000
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Audi A2 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara and Audi A2 have the same engine power, but Citroen Xsara torque is 6 NM less than Audi A2. Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xsara consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xsara could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A2 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. | |||
| Audi A2 2000 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Audi A2 2000 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.55 m | |
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Citroen Xsara is larger, but lower. Citroen Xsara is 36 cm longer than the Audi A2, 3 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1085 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A2. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`100 kg | 1`435 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A2 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen Xsara, so Audi A2 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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