Citroen Xsara 2000 vs Ford Focus 1998
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 193 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xsara engine produces 37 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.7 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xsara consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen Xsara is 4 cm longer than the Ford Focus, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen Xsara is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1210 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`670 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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