Ford Focus 2001 vs Citroen Xsara 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 71 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 16 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is more dynamic to drive. Ford Focus engine produces 44 HP more power than Citroen Xsara, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Citroen Xsara. Thanks to more power Ford Focus reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.2 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Focus consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara, which means that by driving the Ford Focus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Focus is 7 cm longer than the Citroen Xsara, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Focus is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1580 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Focus is 0.2 metres more than that of the Citroen Xsara. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`760 kg | 1`100 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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