Renault Megane 2000 vs Citroen Xsara 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 8 HP less power than Citroen Xsara, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Citroen Xsara. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen Xsara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Citroen C5, Peugeot 607 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen Xsara 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2000 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Megane 2000 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 4.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
| Renault Megane is 22 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Citroen Xsara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Citroen Xsara, so Citroen Xsara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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