Audi A4 1999 vs Citroen Xsara 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Audi A4 engine produces 15 HP more power than Citroen Xsara, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Citroen Xsara. Despite the higher power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 720 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: | 4 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | 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. | |||
| Audi A4 1999 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Audi A4 1999 1.8 engine 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: | 4.48 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger. Audi A4 is 11 cm longer than the Citroen Xsara, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Citroen Xsara, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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