Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
It was the last stint for the oldest model in Citroen's lineup. The company's management didn't consider enhancing the aesthetic part of the car and bringing it to those time standards. It was left to die on the market.
After Peugeot took over Citroen's shares, the new owner started to change the company's image and also made it more affordable. Perhaps it was the best way to save the famous brand that once sold more cars in a day than anyone else (the DS). Moreover, Peugeot had to decide whether to keep the brand as a premium carmaker or drag it into the same pool as Renault and Opel. It chose the latter.
When Bertone Studios penned the car, it made it almost timeless. Still, by the late '90s, the biodesign era imposed waved lines and curved panels. In contrast, the XM was nowhere near with its flat surfaces and angular styling. Curiously, though, it didn't look exactly outplaced. Unfortunately, PSA's management considered it wasn't worth investing in new body panels or bumpers. Hence, it left it like it was after the 1994 facelift.
Inside, the designers faced the same dilemma: to refresh it or not. The short answer was no. They didn't rework the cabin, but there were a few more standard features, such as the air-conditioning. It was an excellent addition but not enough to conquer the customers' hearts and wallets.
Under the hood, the most significant upgrade was the addition of the three-liter, 24-valves V6 powerplant. It developed 194 hp (197 PS) and was mated, as an option, to a newly introduced adaptive automatic gearbox. It was quite an improvement but, again, not enough. Last but not least, the turbodiesel versions were limited to just two options, and both sent their power via a five-speed manual.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (135 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: | 3062.2 lbs (1389 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 229 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (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): | 8.7 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: | 3168 lbs (1437 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4431.3 lbs (2010 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 248 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5MT FWD (196 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2946 cm3 |
Power: | 143 KW @ 5500 RPM 194 HP @ 5500 RPM 192 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 197 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 267 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: | 144.8 mph (233 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.8 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: | 205/65VR15 |
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: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4585.6 lbs (2080 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.8 mpg US (15.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 260 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L Turbo D 5MT FWD (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 Inejction |
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): | 11.9 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: | 3170.2 lbs (1438 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4508.4 lbs (2045 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: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L Turbo D 5MT FWD (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 Inejction |
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): | 11.2 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: | 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: | 3428.2 lbs (1555 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4695.8 lbs (2130 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: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 206 g/km |