Citroën Xsara (1997 – 2000) vs Renault Megane Cabriolet (1997 – 1999): specs compared
The Renault Megane Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 135 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.7 s against 9.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 215 km/h against 202 km/h. The Citroën Xsara uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 7.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,005 kg against 1,080 kg. At 4,171 mm, the Citroën Xsara is 140 mm longer than the Renault Megane Cabriolet.
| Specification |
Citroën
Xsara
1997 – 2000
|
Renault
Megane Cabriolet
1997 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | France |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1997 – 1999 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 8 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 – 135 hp | 90 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 112 – 205 Nm | 137 – 185 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.9 – 17.2 s | 8.7 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 162 – 202 km/h | 187 – 215 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.2 – 9.1 L/100 km | 7.3 – 9.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,171 mm | 4,031 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,369 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,469 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,005 – 1,165 kg | 1,080 – 1,160 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.