1999 Citroen Xantia vs. 1999 Volvo V40
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Xantia and 1999 Volvo V40 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Citroen Xantia (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Volvo V40. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1999 Volvo V40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1999 Volvo V40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Xantia (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volvo V40. (143 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volvo V40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Xantia | 1999 Volvo V40 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | Xantia | V40 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
