Citroen Xsara 2000 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 193 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xsara engine produces 52 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 7.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen Xsara consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xsara could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 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: | 4.19 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
| Citroen Xsara is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1185 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`715 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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