Skoda Octavia 1997 vs Citroen Xantia 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Skoda Octavia engine produces 11 HP less power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Citroen Xantia. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.2 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Citroen Xantia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 Skoda Octavia engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 306 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Octavia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 1997 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Skoda Octavia 1997 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.38 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller, but higher. Skoda Octavia is 1 cm shorter than the Citroen Xantia, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.2 metres less than that of the Citroen Xantia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`765 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Citroen Xantia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Citroen Xantia, so Citroen Xantia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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