Hyundai Coupe 1999 vs Citroen Xsara 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Hyundai Coupe is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Coupe engine produces 24 HP more power than Citroen Xsara, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Citroen Xsara. Thanks to more power Hyundai Coupe reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Coupe consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Coupe could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Coupe consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Lantra | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Peugeot 206, Peugeot 306, Citroen Xsara Picasso, Peugeot 106 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Coupe engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.40 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Coupe is 0.3 metres more than that of the Citroen Xsara. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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