Subaru Outback 1998 vs Citroen Xantia 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Outback) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Citroen Xantia) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 282 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 99 HP more power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 32 NM more than Citroen Xantia. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xantia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Outback could require 720 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 1080 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xantia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.42 m | |
| Subaru Outback and Citroen Xantia are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1649 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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