Citroen Xantia fuel consumption

Of all Citroen Xantia modifications produced from 1993 to 2001 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is similar compared to advertised consumption. Starting from 1993 Citroen Xantia average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was less than industry average, at 1998 it was slightly above industry average, at 1999 difference became significantly higher than average and finally at 2000 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became slightly above industry average. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

Year	Gasoline cars		Diesel cars
Year	All carmakers	Citroen Xantia	All carmakers	Citroen Xantia
1993	+5%	+5%	+3%	insignificant
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1994	+6%	+6%	+3%	insignificant
1995	+5%	+5%	+2%	insignificant
1996	+4%	+4%	+2%	insignificant
1997	+3%	insignificant	+3%	insignificant
1998	+3%	+5%	+4%	+3%
1999	+3%	+9%	+5%	+7%
2000	+4%	+9%	+5%	+8%
2001	+5%	-	+6%	+4%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Citroen Xantia.

1998 - 2001

Citroen Xantia 1998 hatchback fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	24.5 MPG 9.6 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	insignificant
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	36.9 MPG 6.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	38.2 MPG 6.2 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+3%

Citroen Xantia 1998 specs Citroen Xantia 1998 owner reviews Citroen Xantia service info and schedule

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Citroen Xantia 1998 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.8 liters per 100 km or 9% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Citroen Xantia with automatic transmission consumes around 1.2 litres per 100 km or 11% less fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Citroen Xantia fuel economy is slightly worse than average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.8 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Citroen Xantia 1998 1.8i 16V 112 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Citroen Xantia with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Citroen Xantia 1998 2.0 HDI 110 HP).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.8 liter petrol engine
Citroen Xantia 1998 1.8i 90 HP manual	28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km	28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km-1%
Citroen Xantia 1998 1.8i 16V 112 HP manual	27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km	25.6 MPG 9.2 l/100km+6%
Citroen Xantia 1998 1.8i 16V 112 HP automatic	25.6 MPG 9.2 l/100km
Citroen Xantia 2000 1.8i 16V 112 HP manual	27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km	25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km+5%
1.9 liter diesel engine
Citroen Xantia 1998 1.9 SD 75 HP manual	34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km
Citroen Xantia 1998 1.9 TD 90 HP manual	34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km	32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km+6%
Citroen Xantia 1998 1.9 TD 90 HP automatic	29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km
2.0 liter petrol engine
Citroen Xantia 1998 2.0i 123 HP automatic	24.0 MPG 9.8 l/100km
Citroen Xantia 1998 2.0i 16V 135 HP manual	25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km	20.1 MPG 11.7 l/100km+29%
Citroen Xantia 1998 2.0i 16V 135 HP automatic	24.0 MPG 9.8 l/100km	24.0 MPG 9.8 l/100km0%
Citroen Xantia 1998 2.0 Turbo 150 HP manual	23.8 MPG 9.9 l/100km
2.0 liter diesel engine
Citroen Xantia 1999 2.0 HDI 90 HP manual	42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km	37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km+13%
Citroen Xantia 2000 2.0 HDI 90 HP manual	42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km	40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km+4%
Citroen Xantia 1998 2.0 HDI 110 HP manual	42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km	39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km+9%
Citroen Xantia 1998 2.0 HDI 110 HP manual	42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km	39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km+9%
2.1 liter diesel engine
Citroen Xantia 1998 2.1 TD 110 HP manual	33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km	34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km-3%
2.9 liter petrol engine
Citroen Xantia 1998 2.9 V6 194 HP manual	21.6 MPG 10.9 l/100km	20.3 MPG 11.6 l/100km+6%
Citroen Xantia 1998 2.9 V6 194 HP automatic	20.3 MPG 11.6 l/100km

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1998 - 2001

Citroen Xantia 1998 wagon fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	24.7 MPG 9.5 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	25.3 MPG 9.3 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	insignificant
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	35.3 MPG 6.7 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	38.1 MPG 6.2 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	insignificant

Citroen Xantia 1998 specs Citroen Xantia 1998 owner reviews Citroen Xantia service info and schedule

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Citroen Xantia 1998 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1.1 liters per 100 km or 14% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Citroen Xantia with automatic transmission consumes around 1.9 litres per 100 km or 16% less fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Citroen Xantia 2000 Break 2.0 HDI 90 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Citroen Xantia with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Citroen Xantia 1998 Break 2.0 HDI 110 HP).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.8 liter petrol engine
Citroen Xantia 1998 Break 1.8i 90 HP manual	27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km	28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km-2%
Citroen Xantia 1998 Break 1.8i 16V 112 HP manual	26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km	25.6 MPG 9.2 l/100km+2%
Citroen Xantia 2000 Break 1.8i 16V 112 HP manual	26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km	25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km+1%
1.9 liter diesel engine
Citroen Xantia 1998 Break 1.9 SD 75 HP manual	33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km
Citroen Xantia 1998 Break 1.9 TD 90 HP manual	33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km	32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km+4%
Citroen Xantia 1998 Break 1.9 TD 90 HP automatic	28.7 MPG 8.2 l/100km
2.0 liter petrol engine
Citroen Xantia 1998 Break 2.0i 123 HP automatic	22.8 MPG 10.3 l/100km
Citroen Xantia 1998 Break 2.0i 16V 135 HP manual	25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km	20.1 MPG 11.7 l/100km+24%
Citroen Xantia 1998 Break 2.0i 16V 135 HP automatic	22.8 MPG 10.3 l/100km	21.8 MPG 10.8 l/100km+5%
Citroen Xantia 1998 2.0 Break Turbo 150 HP manual	23.3 MPG 10.1 l/100km
2.0 liter diesel engine
Citroen Xantia 1999 Break 2.0 HDI 90 HP manual	40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km	37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km+9%
Citroen Xantia 2000 Break 2.0 HDI 90 HP manual	40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km	40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km0%
Citroen Xantia 1998 Break 2.0 HDI 110 HP manual	41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km	39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km+5%
2.1 liter diesel engine
Citroen Xantia 1998 Break 2.1 TD 110 HP manual	33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km	34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km-4%

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1995 - 1998

Citroen Xantia 1995 wagon fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	25.3 MPG 9.3 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	insignificant
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	33.3 MPG 7.1 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	insignificant

Citroen Xantia 1995 specs

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.8 liter petrol engine
Citroen Xantia 1995 Break 1.8i 103 HP manual	30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km	28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km+8%
1.9 liter diesel engine
Citroen Xantia 1997 Break 1.9 SD 75 HP manual	33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km
Citroen Xantia 1995 Break 1.9 TD 90 HP manual	33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km	32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km+4%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Citroen Xantia 1995 Break 2.0i 122 HP automatic	22.8 MPG 10.3 l/100km
Citroen Xantia 1995 Break 2.0i 16V 135 HP manual	25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km	24.5 MPG 9.6 l/100km+2%
Citroen Xantia 1995 2.0 Break Turbo 150 HP manual	23.3 MPG 10.1 l/100km	21.8 MPG 10.8 l/100km+7%
2.1 liter diesel engine
Citroen Xantia 1996 Break 2.1 TD 110 HP manual	33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km	33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km-1%

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1993 - 1998

Citroen Xantia 1993 hatchback fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	25.3 MPG 9.3 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	25.2 MPG 9.3 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	+3%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	35.4 MPG 6.6 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	insignificant

Citroen Xantia 1993 specs Citroen Xantia service info and schedule

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Citroen Xantia 1993 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1 liters per 100 km or 11% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Citroen Xantia with automatic transmission consumes around 0.9 litres per 100 km or 10% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Citroen Xantia fuel economy is slightly worse than average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Citroen Xantia 1995 2.0i 16V 135 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Citroen Xantia with 2.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Citroen Xantia 1993 2.0 16V 155 HP).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.6 liter petrol engine
Citroen Xantia 1993 1.6i 90 HP manual	29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km	28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km+5%
1.8 liter petrol engine
Citroen Xantia 1997 1.8i 90 HP manual	28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km	26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km+6%
Citroen Xantia 1993 1.8i 103 HP manual	28.7 MPG 8.2 l/100km	27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km+5%
Citroen Xantia 1994 1.8i 103 HP automatic	24.5 MPG 9.6 l/100km	22.2 MPG 10.6 l/100km+10%
Citroen Xantia 1995 1.8i 16V 112 HP manual	27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km	25.6 MPG 9.2 l/100km+6%
1.9 liter diesel engine
Citroen Xantia 1993 1.9 D 71 HP manual	37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km	37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km0%
Citroen Xantia 1994 1.9 D 71 HP automatic	35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km
Citroen Xantia 1996 1.9 SD 75 HP manual	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km
Citroen Xantia 1993 1.9 TD 90 HP manual	34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km	32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km+6%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Citroen Xantia 1993 2.0i 122 HP manual	27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km	24.2 MPG 9.7 l/100km+13%
Citroen Xantia 1993 2.0i 122 HP automatic	24.0 MPG 9.8 l/100km	22.8 MPG 10.3 l/100km+5%
Citroen Xantia 1995 2.0i 16V 135 HP manual	25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km	24.5 MPG 9.6 l/100km+5%
Citroen Xantia 1995 2.0 Turbo 152 HP manual	23.8 MPG 9.9 l/100km	21.8 MPG 10.8 l/100km+9%
Citroen Xantia 1993 2.0 16V 155 HP manual	26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km
2.1 liter diesel engine
Citroen Xantia 1996 2.1 TD 110 HP manual	33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km	33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km0%
2.9 liter petrol engine
Citroen Xantia 1997 2.9 V6 194 HP manual	21.6 MPG 10.9 l/100km	21.8 MPG 10.8 l/100km-1%
Citroen Xantia 1997 2.9 V6 194 HP automatic	20.3 MPG 11.6 l/100km

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* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.