Ford Scorpio 1997 vs Citroen Xantia 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Ford Scorpio is more dynamic to drive. Ford Scorpio engine produces 5 HP more power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Citroen Xantia. Thanks to more power Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.1 | |
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The Citroen Xantia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Scorpio consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Scorpio could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Citroen Xantia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen Xantia) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Ford Scorpio) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Ford Scorpio is larger. Ford Scorpio is 12 cm longer than the Citroen Xantia, 11 cm wider, while the height of Ford Scorpio is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Scorpio is 1 metres less than that of the Citroen Xantia, which means Ford Scorpio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Citroen Xantia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Scorpio has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Citroen Xantia, so Citroen Xantia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
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