Diesel and petrol · 1998–2005
Citroën Xsara
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Citroën Xsara. By the official figures, the 2004 uses 8.6 L/100km, about $2,781 a year in New Zealand.

- Fuel use
- 8.6 L/100km
- 2004 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,781
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 698 km
- 60 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Xsara costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $25.28 per 100 km | $2,781 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $20.77 per 100 km | $2,305 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £24.14 per 100 miles | £1,690 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $15.92 per 100 miles | $2,149 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Xsara, 1997–2006
Specs for the 1.6 16V hatch. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Xsara
- Built
- 1997-2006
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,191 mm
- Width
- 1,699 mm
- Height
- 1,400 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,540 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,141 kg
- Boot
- 408 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,587 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 80 kW
- Torque
- 147 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.3 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 60 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
Citroën Xsara questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Citroën Xsara?
The 2004 Citroën Xsara uses 8.6 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Citroën Xsara cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $2,781 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Citroën Xsara go on a full tank?
About 698 km from its 60 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Citroën Xsara's boot?
408 L, for the 1.6 16V hatch.
Cars like the Xsara
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