Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
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.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2215.6 lbs (1005 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6i 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 113.7 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2321.5 lbs (1053 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3527.4 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 4AT FWD (103 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2392 lbs (1085 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (112 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65VR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (135 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 125.5 mph (202 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2546.3 lbs (1155 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3681.7 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L D 5MT FWD (68 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 100.7 mph (162 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2396.4 lbs (1087 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 110.6 mph (178 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2484.6 lbs (1127 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3725.8 lbs (1690 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L HDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2568.4 lbs (1165 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3725.8 lbs (1690 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |