Citroen Xsara 1997 fuel consumption

Citroen Xsara from 1997 to 2000 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 4% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. Starting from 1997 Citroen Xsara average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was less than industry average, at 1999 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became similar to 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 Xsara	All carmakers	Citroen Xsara
1997	+3%	insignificant	+3%	-
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1998	+3%	insignificant	+4%	-
1999	+3%	insignificant	+5%	+15%
2000	+4%	insignificant	+5%	+15%

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

1997 - 2000

Citroen Xsara 1997 hatchback fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	28.9 MPG 8.1 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	30.8 MPG 7.6 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	insignificant
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	38.8 MPG 6.1 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km

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According to advertised fuel consumption, Citroen Xsara 1997 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox.

The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.8 petrol engine and manual transmission (Citroen Xsara 1997 1.8i 16V 112 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Citroen Xsara with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Citroen Xsara 1999 2.0 HDI 90 HP).

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

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.4 liter petrol engine
Citroen Xsara 1997 1.4i 75 HP manual	32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km	30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km+6%
1.6 liter petrol engine
Citroen Xsara 1997 1.6i 90 HP manual	30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km	29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km+3%
Citroen Xsara 1999 1.6i 90 HP automatic	30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km
1.8 liter petrol engine
Citroen Xsara 1997 1.8i 103 HP automatic	25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km
Citroen Xsara 1997 1.8i 16V 112 HP manual	28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km	29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km-2%
1.9 liter diesel engine
Citroen Xsara 1997 1.9 D 68 HP manual	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km	35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km+3%
Citroen Xsara 1997 1.9 TD 90 HP manual	35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km	35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km0%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Citroen Xsara 1999 2.0i 16V 135 HP manual	27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km
2.0 liter diesel engine
Citroen Xsara 1999 2.0 HDI 90 HP manual	45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km	39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km+15%

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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.