Volkswagen Polo 2000 vs Citroen Xsara 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 10 HP less power than Citroen Xsara, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Citroen Xsara. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.9 | |
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The Citroen Xsara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Citroen Xsara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | |
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2000 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Volkswagen Polo 2000 1.6 engine Citroen Xsara 2000 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen Xsara 2000 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Polo is 23 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.2 metres more than that of the Citroen Xsara. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
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