Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën Xsara
Power
90HP
Torque
205Nm
Consumption
5.2l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
11.4s
Top Speed
180km/h
Weight
1165kg
Price
17,559€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
408 L
54 L
66 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën Xsara 5p 2.0 HDi Exclusive · 90 CV (1997-2000)
General description
The Citroën Xsara 2.0 HDi was not just a car; it was a quiet revolution that arrived in the late 90s to change the rules of the game in the compact segment. With this engine, Citroën democratized a refined, economical, and surprisingly pleasant diesel technology, turning the Xsara into the ideal travel companion for thousands of families and a true road icon.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the Xsara HDi is to rediscover the pleasure of a calm and serene drive. Its 90-horsepower engine, with a generous 205 Nm of torque from very low revs, pushes with astonishing smoothness, without vibrations or annoying noises. The suspension, true to Citroën's tradition, filters out road irregularities with a mastery that makes you feel like you're floating, while its ridiculously low consumption brings a smile to your face at every visit to the gas station.
Design and aesthetics
Its rounded and fluid shapes marked a break from the angular aesthetics of its predecessor, the ZX. The Xsara featured a harmonious and elegant silhouette, with a sharp front end and a well-resolved rear that conveyed modernity and balance. It wasn't a design that shouted, but one that seduced with a discretion and coherence that have aged with admirable dignity.
Technology and features
The heart of this car is its greatest technological achievement: the 2.0 HDi engine. It was one of the first to popularize common-rail direct injection, a technology that transformed diesel engines into smooth, quiet, and efficient machines. Beyond the engine, the Exclusive trim offered generous equipment for the time, prioritizing comfort and life on board.
Competition
In its time, the Xsara faced titans like the Renault Mégane, the newcomer and revolutionary Ford Focus, the solid Opel Astra, and the eternal Volkswagen Golf. In this hard-fought battle, the Citroën knew how to play its master cards: unparalleled ride comfort and a diesel engine that felt a generation ahead of many of its competitors.
Conclusion
The Citroën Xsara 2.0 HDi is much more than a cheap second-hand car; it is a memory of an era when a car could be practical, incredibly reliable, and at the same time, have a soul. It represents the smart purchase that returned every cent in the form of kilometers, peace of mind, and a comfort that is still enviable today. A true everyday hero.