Volkswagen Vento 1993 vs Citroen Xantia 1997
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.9 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: | 174 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 267 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Vento engine produces 20 HP less power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 32 NM less than Citroen Xantia. Despite less power, Volkswagen Vento reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 11.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 470 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| Citroen Xantia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Vento might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.38 m | |
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Volkswagen Vento is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Vento is 6 cm shorter than the Citroen Xantia, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Vento is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Vento is 0.4 metres less than that of the Citroen Xantia, which means Volkswagen Vento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 600 | |
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