Hyundai Sonata (1996 – 1998) vs Citroën Xantia Break (1995 – 1998): specs compared
Both offer around 146 hp at most. The Citroën Xantia Break has the higher top speed: 205 km/h against 195 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.0 L/100 km against 8.8 L/100 km. The Hyundai Sonata is the lighter car, from 1,235 kg against 1,260 kg.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Sonata
1996 – 1998
|
Citroën
Xantia Break
1995 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | France |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1998 | 1995 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 3 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 95 – 145 hp | 75 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 157 – 231 Nm | 135 – 250 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.1 – 11.5 s | 10.0 – 18.0 s |
| Top speed | 170 – 195 km/h | 160 – 205 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.8 – 11.7 L/100 km | 7.0 – 10.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,699 mm | 4,661 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,235 – 1,343 kg | 1,260 – 1,411 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.