Volvo V70 1997 vs Citroen Xantia 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 50 HP more power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 94 NM more than Citroen Xantia. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.0 | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V70 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that by driving the Volvo V70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Fiat Ulysse | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo V70 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V70 is 6 cm longer than the Citroen Xantia, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V70 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Citroen Xantia, which means Volvo V70 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 V70 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Citroen Xantia, so Citroen Xantia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
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