Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën Xsara
Power
90HP
Torque
205Nm
Consumption
5.4l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
11.3s
Top Speed
182km/h
Weight
1175kg
Price
18,125€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 3 doors
408 L
54 L
66 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën Xsara Coupé 2.0 HDi VTS · 90 CV (1998-2000)
General description
The Citroën Xsara Coupé 2.0 HDi VTS is the embodiment of an era, a car that knew how to combine the sporty and desirable aesthetics of the VTS trim with the logic and efficiency of a revolutionary diesel engine. In the late 90s, it represented the accessible dream for those who longed for a coupé with character without giving up ridiculously low fuel consumption, a balance that defined an entire generation.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Xsara HDi VTS surprises you with a generous and lively thrust from low revs, thanks to the torque of its common-rail engine. It's not a purebred sports car in acceleration, but its chassis is a work of art. The famous self-steering rear axle gives it a devilish agility in corners, inviting you to link one after another with a confidence and connection that few cars in its class could offer. It's a dance between diesel efficiency and the joy of a superb frame.
Design and aesthetics
Its three-door silhouette is pure emotion. Lower, sharper, and more muscular than its five-door sibling, the design of the Coupé VTS is a statement of intent. The specific bumpers, 15-inch wheels, and that cheeky look gave it a road presence that promised speed and fun. It's a design that has aged with incredible dignity, evoking a nostalgia for the simplicity and sportiness of the 2000s.
Technology and features
The true technological gem of this model lies under the hood: the 90 hp 2.0 HDi engine. It was one of the pioneers in common-rail technology, offering a smoothness, quietness, and efficiency unthinkable for a diesel of that era. With a combined consumption of just 5.4 liters, it democratized high-performance diesel. Beyond the engine, it had decent equipment for its time, focused on the driving experience rather than superfluous luxuries.
Competition
At the time, it faced tough competitors like the Renault Mégane Coupé 1.9 dTi or the Opel Astra G Coupé, which also played the sporty-looking diesel card. However, the Xsara always had an ace up its sleeve: superior dynamic behavior and a purer, more communicative driving feel that clearly distinguished it from its direct rivals.
Conclusion
The Citroën Xsara Coupé HDi VTS is an unforgettable car, a youngtimer with a dual soul. It offered the image and chassis of a small sports car with the wallet of a tireless traveler. It is proof that passion and reason can coexist in perfect harmony. A car that not only took you to your destination but made you immensely enjoy the journey at a minimal cost, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of its drivers.