Volvo V40 1999 vs Citroen Xantia 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 5 HP more power than Citroen Xantia, but torque is 6 NM less than Citroen Xantia. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.0 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V40 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that by driving the Volvo V40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volvo V40 is smaller. Volvo V40 is 18 cm shorter than the Citroen Xantia, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V40 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Citroen Xantia, which means Volvo V40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Citroen Xantia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Citroen Xantia, so Citroen Xantia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 600 | |
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