Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
When Citroen introduced the XM in 1989, it won the European Car of the Year award for its styling and many innovations brought along, but it needed a refresh five years later.
Designed by Bertone and technologically advanced, the XM was, perhaps, the first production vehicle with an adaptive suspension. Its qualities were beyond any other French car and over many other vehicles on the market. In terms of comfort and visibility, it could outrank most of the cars, except the convertibles. But that wasn't enough to keep the big Citroen running and introduced a facelift in 1994.
While it was easy to refresh a badly designed car, it was tough to improve a vehicle designed properly right from the start, as it was the XM. Its wedged-shape didn't look out of place at the beginning of the bio-design era with flowing lines. It looked different but in a good way. There was a new front bumper that lost the wide parking and fog lights. The car sported now an apron under the bumper, which diverted the air on the sides of the car. Its grille was still narrow, but it wore a slimmer horizontal slat. In the back, Citroen replaced the formerly used wing with a lip on the tailgate and kept the same value for the aerodynamic factor.
The most significant change was inside the car, where a completely new dashboard with rounded shapes replaced the wedged-shaped one used before. Citroen lost its traditional one-spoke steering wheel, which now sported four spokes and an airbag.
Citroen introduced new or improved engines to match the car's weight and dynamic look. For specific versions, it included a four-speed automatic transmission, which significantly improved the driver's comfort.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 99 KW @ 5500 RPM 135 HP @ 5500 RPM 133 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 180 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127.4 mph (205 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/56.7 in (1,519/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3004.9 lbs (1363 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4232.9 lbs (1920 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 5MT (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5300 RPM 150 HP @ 5300 RPM 148 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 235 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 133.6 mph (215 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 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: | 195/60R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/56.7 in (1,519/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3051.2 lbs (1384 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5MT (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2975 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 5600 RPM 170 HP @ 5600 RPM 168 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 235 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137.9 mph (222 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 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: | 195/60R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/56.7 in (1,519/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3221 lbs (1461 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5MT (200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2975 cm3 |
Power: | 147 KW @ 6000 RPM 200 HP @ 6000 RPM 197 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 260 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60ZR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/56.7 in (1,519/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3379.7 lbs (1533 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L D 5MT (83 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2138 cm3 |
Power: | 61 KW @ 4600 RPM 83 HP @ 4600 RPM 82 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 145 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Inejction |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109.4 mph (176 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.5 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: | 195/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/56.7 in (1,519/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3004.9 lbs (1363 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4232.9 lbs (1920 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L Turbo D 4AT (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2088 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 4300 RPM 110 HP @ 4300 RPM 109 BHP @ 4300 RPM |
Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 245 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/56.7 in (1,519/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Gross Weight Limit: | 4365 lbs (1980 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L Turbo D 5MT (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2088 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 4300 RPM 110 HP @ 4300 RPM 109 BHP @ 4300 RPM |
Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 245 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119.3 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.9 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: | 195/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/56.7 in (1,519/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3108.5 lbs (1410 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4232.2 lbs (1920 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L Turbo D 5MT (131 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2445 cm3 |
Power: | 96 KW @ 4300 RPM 131 HP @ 4300 RPM 129 BHP @ 4300 RPM |
Torque: | 210 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 285 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.9 mph (201 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.1 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185.4 in (4709 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/56.7 in (1,519/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16 cuFT (453 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3417.2 lbs (1550 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4585.6 lbs (2080 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |