Opel Astra 1998 vs Citroen Xsara 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 10 HP more power than Citroen Xsara, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Citroen Xsara. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Peugeot 206, Peugeot 306, Citroen Xsara Picasso, Peugeot 106 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Astra 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: | 4.11 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 6 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara, 1 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.6 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`625 | 1`100 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 600 | |
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