Suzuki Liana 2001 vs Citroen Xsara 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Liana engine produces 7 HP less power than Citroen Xsara, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Citroen Xsara. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Liana reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Liana 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 Suzuki Liana could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Liana consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen Xsara 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. | |||
| Suzuki Liana 2001 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. Citroen Xsara 2003 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 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.40 m | |
| Suzuki Liana is 4 cm longer than the Citroen Xsara, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Liana is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1062 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Liana is 0.7 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara, which means Suzuki Liana can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`640 kg | 1`100 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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