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Citroën Xsara (N) or Volkswagen Golf IV?

1997–2004 vs 1997–2003 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

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Citroën Xsara (N)1997–2004 · 14 engines · X, SX, Exclusive, VTSSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Golf IV1997–2003 · 11 engines · Basis, Comfortline, Highline, TrendlineSpecifications →Listings →
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Citroën Xsara (N)1997–2004no listings
Volkswagen Golf IV1997–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length4,167 mm–4,369 mmLength4,149 mm–4,397 mm
Width1,705 mmWidth1,735 mm
Height1,392 mm–1,420 mmHeight1,439 mm–1,477 mm
Wheelbase2,540 mm–2,555 mmWheelbase2,511 mm
Ground clearance120 mm–140 mmGround clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume408 l–470 lTrunk volume330 l–460 l
Curb weight1,039 kg–1,250 kgCurb weight1,064 kg–1,315 kg
Fuel tank54 lFuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years1997–2004Production years1997–2003
Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, WagonBody typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines14Number of engines11
Power50–123 kW (68–167 hp)Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)1.4–2.0Displacement (l)1.4–2.3
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManualGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.4 HDi 68Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 2.0i 16V VTS 167Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 1.8 T
Top speed220 km/hTop speed216 km/h
Trim levelsX · Basis
Items in the base trim16 · XItems in the base trim15 · Basis
Items in the top trim30 · ExclusiveItems in the top trim29 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort3 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric✓
5 Seats—5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio Preparation✓Audio Preparation—
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 3
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks✓Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Citroën Xsara (N) or Volkswagen Golf IV?

Length: Volkswagen Golf IV 4,397 mm, Citroën Xsara (N) 4,369 mm (a 28 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,511 vs 2,555 mm. Boot: 460 vs 470 l.

Which uses less fuel — Citroën Xsara (N) or Volkswagen Golf IV?

The most frugal Citroën Xsara (N) uses 4.5 l/100 km (1.4 HDi 68); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf IV 5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110).

Which is more powerful — Citroën Xsara (N) or Volkswagen Golf IV?

The strongest Citroën Xsara (N) makes 123 kW (167 hp) (2.0i 16V VTS 167); the strongest Volkswagen Golf IV 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T).

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