Citroen Xsara 2002 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 137 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xsara engine produces 22 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen Xsara consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 580'000 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 Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Peugeot 206, Citroen Xsara Picasso | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora, Volkswagen Beetle | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xsara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara has serious deffects in 20 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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