Kia Shuma 1998 vs Citroen Xantia 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 111 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Kia Shuma is more dynamic to drive. Kia Shuma engine produces 21 HP more power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Citroen Xantia. Thanks to more power Kia Shuma reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.4 | |
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The Citroen Xantia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Shuma consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Shuma could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Citroen Xantia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Carens, Kia Sephia, Kia Clarus | Used also on Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Shuma might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Shuma 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: | 4.48 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
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Kia Shuma is smaller, but slightly higher. Kia Shuma is 4 cm shorter than the Citroen Xantia, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Shuma is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 328 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
780 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Shuma is 1.2 metres less than that of the Citroen Xantia, which means Kia Shuma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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