Lexus IS 2002 vs Citroen Xantia 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 45 HP more power than Citroen Xantia, but torque is 55 NM less than Citroen Xantia. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.0 | |
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The Citroen Xantia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| Citroen Xantia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen Xantia) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 11 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus IS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen Xantia 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: | 4.50 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.38 m | |
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Lexus IS is smaller, but higher. Lexus IS is 2 cm shorter than the Citroen Xantia, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1 metres less than that of the Citroen Xantia, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 800 | |
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