BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (1993 – 1999) vs Citroën Xantia (1993 – 1998): specs compared

Both offer around 193 hp at most. The BMW 3 Series Cabriolet is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 s against 8.2 s. The Citroën Xantia uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,170 kg against 1,365 kg.

Specification BMW 3 Series Cabriolet BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 1993 – 1999 Citroën Xantia Citroën Xantia 1993 – 1998
Overview
Origin Germany France
Documented years 1993 – 1999 1993 – 1998
Body style Convertible —
Variants 8 12
Fuel Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive RWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 116 – 193 hp 68 – 194 hp
Torque 168 – 280 Nm 121 – 267 Nm
0–100 km/h 7.7 – 13.7 s 8.2 – 17.6 s
Top speed 188 – 232 km/h 160 – 230 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 8.1 – 10.4 L/100 km 6.2 – 10.9 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,430 mm 4,440 mm
Width 1,709 mm 1,760 mm
Height 1,349 mm 1,379 mm
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,741 mm
Curb weight 1,365 – 1,465 kg 1,170 – 1,451 kg

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