Audi A3 Sportback (1999 – 2003) vs Citroën Xsara Coupe (1998 – 2000): specs compared
The Audi A3 Sportback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 180 hp against 163 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.6 s against 8.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 228 km/h against 220 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. The Citroën Xsara Coupe is the lighter car, from 995 kg against 1,090 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
A3 Sportback
1999 – 2003
|
Citroën
Xsara Coupe
1998 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2003 | 1998 – 2000 |
| Body style | Sportback · Hatchback | Coupé |
| Variants | 17 | 10 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 179 hp | 68 – 167 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 310 Nm | 112 – 205 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 – 13.7 s | 8.7 – 17.2 s |
| Top speed | 177 – 228 km/h | 162 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 – 9.0 L/100 km | 5.2 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,153 mm | 4,171 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,427 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,512 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,090 – 1,295 kg | 995 – 1,175 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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