Opel Vectra 1995 vs Citroen Xantia 1997
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 18 seconds | |
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Opel Vectra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Vectra engine produces 7 HP more power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Citroen Xantia. Thanks to more power Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.1 | |
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The Opel Vectra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Vectra consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that by driving the Opel Vectra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Opel Vectra is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Vectra is 18 cm shorter than the Citroen Xantia, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Vectra is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.8 metres less than that of the Citroen Xantia, which means Opel Vectra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`200 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Citroen Xantia has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Vectra, so Citroen Xantia quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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