Compare: Citroen Xsara 1999 Minivan 90 Hp vs Mercedes-Benz A-class 2001 Hatchback 95 Hp

General information

Brand

Citroen

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Xsara

A-class

Generation

Xsara Picasso (N68, Phase I)

A-class Long (V168)

Modification (Engine)

2.0 HDi (90 Hp)

A 170 CDI (95 Hp)

Start of production

1999 year

2001 year

End of production

2004 year

Body type

Minivan

Hatchback

Seats

5

Doors

5

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

7 l/100 km

6.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

4.6 l/100 km

4.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

5.5 l/100 km

5.2 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

14.5 sec

12.4 sec

Maximum speed

175 km/h

180 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 3

CO₂ emissions

147 g/km

139 g/km

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

90 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

95 Hp @ 4200 rpm.

Torque

205 Nm @ 1900 rpm.

180 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

RHY DW10TD

OM 668.942

Engine displacement

1997 cm³

1689 cm³

Number of cylinders

4

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

85 mm

80 mm

Piston Stroke

88 mm

84 mm

Compression ratio

18

19

Number of valves per cylinder

2

4

Fuel injection system

Diesel Commonrail

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger

Valvetrain

OHC

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

4.2 l

4.5 l

Coolant

5.8 l

6.5 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1300 kg

1115 kg

Max. weight

1850 kg

1635 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

550 l

390 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

2128 l

1930 l

Fuel tank capacity

55 l

54 l

Max. roof load

80 kg

50 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1300 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

685 kg

Permitted towbar download

80 kg

Dimensions

Length

4276 mm

3776 mm

Width

1751 mm

1719 mm

Width including mirrors

1950 mm

Height

1637 mm

1589 mm

Wheelbase

2760 mm

2593 mm

Front track

1434 mm

1503 mm

Rear (Back) track

1452 mm

Front overhang

838 mm

602 mm

Rear overhang

678 mm

581 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.30

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.6 m

11.35 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Semi-independent suspension, longitudinal arms with transverse torsion shafts

Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Disc

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

185/65 R15

195/50 R15

Wheel rims size

6J x 15

5.5J x 15