Nissan 200 SX 1997 vs Citroen Xsara 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 193 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Nissan 200 SX is more dynamic to drive. Nissan 200 SX engine produces 33 HP more power than Citroen Xsara, whereas torque is 72 NM more than Citroen Xsara. Thanks to more power Nissan 200 SX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.4 | |
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The Nissan 200 SX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan 200 SX consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara, which means that by driving the Nissan 200 SX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Nissan 200 SX 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 Xsara) 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 (Nissan 200 SX) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.36 m | |
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Nissan 200 SX is larger, but lower. Nissan 200 SX is 35 cm longer than the Citroen Xsara, 3 cm wider, while the height of Nissan 200 SX is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 307 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan 200 SX is 1.1 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara, which means Nissan 200 SX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 800 | |
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