Audi A6 1994 vs Citroen Xantia 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 25 HP more power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 69 NM more than Citroen Xantia. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.0 | |
| Audi A6 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 770'000 km | 560'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi 100 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Fiat Ulysse | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xantia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A6 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 14 cm longer than the Citroen Xantia, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Citroen Xantia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Citroen Xantia, so Citroen Xantia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 600 | |
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