Rover 45 1999 vs Citroen Xsara 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Rover 45 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 45 engine produces 7 HP more power than Citroen Xsara, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Citroen Xsara. Thanks to more power Rover 45 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Rover 45 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 45 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Rover 45 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Rover 75, Rover 25 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | |
| 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. | |||
| Citroen Xsara 2000 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen Xsara 2000 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.40 m | |
| Rover 45 is 17 cm longer than the Citroen Xsara, width is practically the same , while the height of Rover 45 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
717 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 45 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`640 kg | 1`100 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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