Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën Xsara
Power
109HP
Torque
147Nm
Consumption
6.9l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
9.7s
Top Speed
195km/h
Weight
1141kg
Price
18,005€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
408 L
54 L
80 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën Xsara 5p 1.6i 16v Exclusive (AM02) · 109 CV (2000-2003)
General description
The Citroën Xsara 1.6i 16v Exclusive is more than a car; it's the memory of an era. A compact that conquered roads and hearts in the early 2000s, offering a perfect balance between family functionality, comfort, and a dynamic spirit that made it an icon of its generation.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of this Xsara is rediscovering a pure and direct driving experience. Its 109 horsepower feels lively and energetic, pushing with joy thanks to an engine that revs eagerly and a precise manual gearbox. The 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in under 10 seconds is surprising, but it's its legendary suspension that makes you fall in love, filtering out road imperfections and providing a ride comfort that is a hallmark of Citroën. It's agile in the city and a tireless travel companion on the highway.
Design and aesthetics
The 2000 redesign suited it wonderfully, giving it an unforgettable look with those large almond-shaped headlights that gave it a unique personality. Its five-door body combines soft, rounded lines with exceptional practicality, creating a familiar and aerodynamic silhouette that has aged with admirable dignity. It didn't aim to be extravagant, but intelligently attractive.
Technology and features
For its time, the Exclusive trim represented a remarkable technological display. It featured active safety elements like four-wheel disc brakes, with ventilated fronts, and a 16-valve engine with indirect injection that optimized performance and consumption. Although it may seem simple to us today, its equipment was designed to make life on board easier and safer, a reflection of Citroën's philosophy of democratizing comfort and innovation.
Competition
The Xsara didn't have it easy, as it fought in Europe's most competitive segment. It went head-to-head with giants like the first-generation Renault Mégane, the revolutionary Ford Focus, the emerging SEAT León, and the eternal Volkswagen Golf. Against them, the Xsara always played the card of superior comfort and an excellent space-to-price ratio.
Conclusion
The Citroën Xsara 1.6i 16v is a car that leaves a mark. It represents an era when cars were honest, reliable, and designed with people in mind. It's a vehicle that evokes nostalgia but at the same time remains a logical choice for its robustness and low maintenance cost. A true popular classic that more than fulfilled its mission of motorizing thousands of families with dignity and a touch of 'joie de vivre'.