Honda Civic 2001 vs Citroen Xsara 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Civic) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Citroen Xsara) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 71 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 15.8 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 49 HP more power than Citroen Xsara, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Citroen Xsara. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.2 | |
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The Citroen Xsara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Citroen Xsara 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: | 4.44 m | 4.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
| Honda Civic is 25 cm longer than the Citroen Xsara, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 441 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.9 metres more than that of the Citroen Xsara, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Citroen Xsara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Citroen Xsara, so Citroen Xsara quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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