Renault 25 (1988 – 1992) vs Citroën XM (1989 – 1994): specs compared
The Renault 25 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 205 hp against 200 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.4 s against 8.6 s. The Citroën XM uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 6.9 L/100 km. The Renault 25 is the lighter car, from 1,147 kg against 1,267 kg.
| Specification |
Renault
25
1988 – 1992
|
Citroën
XM
1989 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | France |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1992 | 1989 – 1994 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 7 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 64 – 205 hp | 83 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 127 – 290 Nm | 145 – 260 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 18.3 s | 8.6 – 17.6 s |
| Top speed | 154 – 233 km/h | 176 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 10.8 L/100 km | 6.4 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,709 mm | 4,709 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 – 2,741 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,147 – 1,410 kg | 1,267 – 1,450 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.