Citroen Xsara 1998 vs Renault Megane 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara engine produces 26 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 36 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xsara could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane 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: | 420'000 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 Citroen Xsara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 306, Citroen Xantia | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2001 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Megane 2001 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.37 m | |
| Citroen Xsara is 20 cm longer than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen Xsara is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`100 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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