Ford Contour/Mondeo (1997 – 2000) vs Citroën Xantia (1998 – 2001): specs compared
The Ford Contour/Mondeo is the more powerful of the two, with up to 205 hp against 196 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 s against 8.2 s. The Citroën Xantia uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 6.3 L/100 km. The Ford Contour/Mondeo is the lighter car, from 1,193 kg against 1,220 kg.
| Specification |
Ford
Contour/Mondeo
1997 – 2000
|
Citroën
Xantia
1998 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | France |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1998 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 11 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 205 hp | 75 – 194 hp |
| Torque | 138 – 234 Nm | 135 – 268 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 13.4 s | 8.2 – 17.6 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 232 km/h | 162 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 – 9.5 L/100 km | 5.5 – 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,559 mm | 4,521 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,193 – 1,345 kg | 1,220 – 1,443 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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