Ford Mondeo 2000 vs Citroen Xantia 1998
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 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: | 170 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 267 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Citroen Xantia is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 24 HP less power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 47 NM less than Citroen Xantia. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 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 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Mondeo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Ford Mondeo 2000 2.5 engine: The LCBD engine features a multi-point fuel injection system, where each cylinder is equipped with its own injector for precise fuel delivery. This system is highly durable and reliable, with a low likelihood of ... More about Ford Mondeo 2000 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.38 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 21 cm longer than the Citroen Xantia, 5 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.1 metres more than that of the Citroen Xantia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Citroen Xantia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Citroen Xantia, so Citroen Xantia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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