Citroen Xsara 1998 vs Renault Scenic 2003
| Body: | Coupe | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 193 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xsara engine produces 31 HP more power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Renault Scenic. Thanks to more power Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xsara consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xsara could require 210 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 Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2003 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 Scenic 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.62 m | |
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Citroen Xsara is smaller. Citroen Xsara is 9 cm shorter than the Renault Scenic, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1840 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`955 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Scenic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Renault Scenic, so Renault Scenic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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