Renault Megane 2000 vs Citroen Xantia 1993
| 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: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 71 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 17.6 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 9 HP more power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Citroen Xantia. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.2 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen Berlingo, Rover 400 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xantia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
| Renault Megane and Citroen Xantia are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1310 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres less than that of the Citroen Xantia. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xantia has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 600 | |
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