1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Citroen Xantia (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Golf. (89 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 66 kg more than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Volkswagen Golf (202 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Xantia | 1998 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Xantia | Golf |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 95.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2480 mm |
