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CITROEN Xsara 1997-2000 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

CITROEN Xsara 1997-2000 14 Photos
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Citroen needed a car to replace the ZX in its lineup, and the answer was the Xsara, a car built in a few shapes that rocked the French automotive market in the late '90s.

Already under Peugeot ownership, Citroen still wanted to create unique-looking vehicles, but it had to do that on its owner's terms. To do that, the carmaker used the same ZX platform, but the overall design was completely new. Moreover, it was available as a coupe, a hatchback, a sedan, and a station wagon.

In its five-door, liftback-style version, the Xsara featured a narrow front end with slim headlights and a chromed slat on the grille. To help cool the engine, the carmaker added a second grille on the lower apron, flanked by two optional foglamps. The car's profile revealed more rounded shapes, inspired by the bio-design trend. At the back, the sloped liftgate could open and reveal a decent loading area.

Inside, the curved-design language was present on the dashboard. The instrument cluster was extended and combined with the center stack, where the carmaker placed the audio controls above the HVAC dials. The Xsara offered room for five adults on two bucket seats at the front and on the split-folding rear bench, although the car offered limited legroom for full grownups.

Under the hood, the French carmaker installed a choice of seven engines ranging between 68 PS (67 hp) and 135 PS (130 hp). They were paired to a five-speed manual, while selected versions received a four-speed automatic.

CITROEN Xsara 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
  5 gasoline engines
  • 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
  • 1.6i 5MT FWD (90 HP)
  • 1.8i 4AT FWD (103 HP)
  • 1.8L 5MT FWD (112 HP)
  • 2.0i 5MT FWD (135 HP)
  3 diesel engines
  • 1.9L D 5MT FWD (68 HP)
  • 1.9L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP)
  • 2.0L HDI 5MT FWD (90 HP)

CITROEN Xsara
1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1360 cm3
Power:55 KW @ 5500 RPM
75 HP @ 5500 RPM
74 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:83 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM
112 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.3 gallons (54.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:108.7 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65TR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:164.2 in (4171 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/56.3 in (1,420/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.4 cuFT (408 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2215.6 lbs (1005 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3483.3 lbs (1580 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Highway:40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:172 g/km

CITROEN Xsara
1.6i 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1587 cm3
Power:65 KW @ 5600 RPM
88 HP @ 5600 RPM
87 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:100 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
135 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:113.7 mph (183 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65TR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:164.2 in (4171 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/56.3 in (1,420/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.4 cuFT (408 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2321.5 lbs (1053 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3527.4 lbs (1600 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
Highway:37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined:30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:184 g/km

CITROEN Xsara
1.8i 4AT FWD (103 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 4AT FWD (103 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1761 cm3
Power:65 KW @ 6000 RPM
103 HP @ 6000 RPM
87 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:113 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
153 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:110 mph (177 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):15.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65TR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:164.2 in (4171 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/56.3 in (1,420/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.4 cuFT (408 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2392 lbs (1085 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3593.5 lbs (1630 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km)
Highway:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined:25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:217 g/km

CITROEN Xsara
1.8L 5MT FWD (112 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (112 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1761 cm3
Power:82 KW @ 5500 RPM
111 HP @ 5500 RPM
110 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:114 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
155 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.3 gallons (54.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:121.2 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65VR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:164.2 in (4171 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/56.3 in (1,420/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.4 cuFT (408 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2403 lbs (1090 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3593.5 lbs (1630 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
Highway:37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:198 g/km

CITROEN Xsara
2.0i 5MT FWD (135 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (135 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:97 KW @ 5500 RPM
135 HP @ 5500 RPM
130 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:133 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM
180 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:125.5 mph (202 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/55R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:164.2 in (4171 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/56.3 in (1,420/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.4 cuFT (408 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2546.3 lbs (1155 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3681.7 lbs (1670 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
Highway:36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Combined:27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)

CITROEN Xsara
1.9L D 5MT FWD (68 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L D 5MT FWD (68 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1905 cm3
Power:50 KW @ 4600 RPM
68 HP @ 4600 RPM
67 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque:89 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
120 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:14.3 gallons (54.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:100.7 mph (162 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):17.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65TR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:164.2 in (4171 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/56.3 in (1,420/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.4 cuFT (408 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2396.4 lbs (1087 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3637.6 lbs (1650 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Highway:47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Combined:37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:171 g/km

CITROEN Xsara
1.9L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1905 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 4000 RPM
90 HP @ 4000 RPM
89 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:145 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM
196 Nm @ 2250 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:14.3 gallons (54.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:110.6 mph (178 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65TR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:164.2 in (4171 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/56.3 in (1,420/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.4 cuFT (408 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2484.6 lbs (1127 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3725.8 lbs (1690 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
Highway:45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Combined:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:176 g/km

CITROEN Xsara
2.0L HDI 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L HDI 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1997 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 4000 RPM
90 HP @ 4000 RPM
89 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:151 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM
205 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:14.3 gallons (54.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65TR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:164.2 in (4171 mm)
Width:66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/56.3 in (1,420/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase:100 in (2540 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.4 cuFT (408 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2568.4 lbs (1165 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3725.8 lbs (1690 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Highway:54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined:45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:141 g/km
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