1999 Audi A4 vs. 1999 Citroen XM
To start off, both 1999 Audi A4 and 1999 Citroen XM were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi A4 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen XM weights approximately 50 kg more than 1999 Audi A4.
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, 1999 Citroen XM (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi A4. (173 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Audi A4 | 1999 Citroen XM | |
Make | Audi | Citroen |
Model | A4 | XM |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |