Volvo S40 1999 vs Citroen Xsara 1998
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 17.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 27 HP more power than Citroen Xsara, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Citroen Xsara. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.2 | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S40 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.40 m | |
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Volvo S40 is larger. Volvo S40 is 31 cm longer than the Citroen Xsara, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S40 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
853 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Citroen Xsara, which means Volvo S40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Volvo S40 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen Xsara, so Volvo S40 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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