Citroen Xsara

Years1997–2005
Generations9
Total variants136
Body stylesHatchback · Wagon · Coupe
DesignerDonato Coco, Giles Taylor
AssemblyFrance: Rennes · Spain: Villaverde, Madrid · Spain: Vigo · Uruguay: Barra de Carrasco · China: Wuhan, Hubei · Egypt: Cairo
PredecessorZX
SuccessorC4

The Citroen Xsara is a hatchback, wagon and coupe model, produced 1997–2005, spanning 9 generations with 136 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Xsara (2003-2004), Xsara Break (2003-2005), Xsara Coupé (2003-2004) and Xsara Coupé (2000-2003). Body styles across the Xsara lineage span hatchback, wagon and coupe, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Xsara Coupé (1998-2000) generation is the most extensively documented, with 27 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Citroen Xsara have?

The Citroen Xsara has 9 generations with 136 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Citroen Xsara produced?

The Citroen Xsara has been produced 1997–2005. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Citroen Xsara?

The Citroen Xsara is available as Hatchback, Wagon, Coupe. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

26,493Estimated total · €5,299 per year
  • Depreciation6,982
  • Fuel / energy9,581
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax3,180

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Xsara Coupé (1998-2000)1998–200091 hp13.7 s27€14k–€23k★ 3.1
Xsara Coupé (2000-2003)2000–2003109 hp11.1 s8€14k–€24k★ 3.8
Xsara Coupé (2003-2004)2003–200495 hp12 s11€16k–€27k★ 3.8

Equipment

Xsara (2003-2004)

Does the Citroen Xsara have parking sensors?
Optional (rear)on all versions
Does the Citroen Xsara have cruise control?
Standardon 9 of 11 versions
Does the Citroen Xsara have a driver airbag?
Standardon all versions