Citroen Xsara 1998 vs Volvo S40 1996
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 193 NM | 183 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xsara engine produces 27 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen Xsara consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xsara could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.41 m | |
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Citroen Xsara is smaller. Citroen Xsara is 31 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 853 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo S40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo S40 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen Xsara, so Volvo S40 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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