Volvo S40 1997 vs Citroen Xsara 1998
| Body: | Sedan | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 17.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 22 HP more power than Citroen Xsara, whereas torque is 56 NM more than Citroen Xsara. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen Berlingo, Citroen Xantia, 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 Xsara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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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