Hyundai Coupe 1996 vs Citroen Xsara 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 139 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 182 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Hyundai Coupe is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Coupe engine produces 49 HP more power than Citroen Xsara, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Citroen Xsara. Thanks to more power Hyundai Coupe reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 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 1.1 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 165 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: | 620 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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 Hyundai Coupe engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Elantra, 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: | 4.34 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.40 m | |
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Hyundai Coupe is larger, but lower. Hyundai Coupe is 17 cm longer than the Citroen Xsara, 3 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Coupe is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
362 litres | 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`600 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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