Citroën Xantia Break (1998 – 2001) vs Hyundai Sonata (1998 – 2001): specs compared
The Hyundai Sonata is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 10.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 212 km/h against 205 km/h. The Citroën Xantia Break uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 8.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,274 kg against 1,296 kg.
| Specification |
Citroën
Xantia Break
1998 – 2001
|
Hyundai
Sonata
1998 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | South Korea |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2001 | 1998 – 2001 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 10 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 150 hp | 136 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 135 – 250 Nm | 180 – 230 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.8 – 18.0 s | 8.5 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 205 km/h | 190 – 212 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 10.3 L/100 km | 8.9 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,709 mm | 4,709 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,274 – 1,410 kg | 1,296 – 1,311 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.