Hyundai Elantra Sedan (2000 – 2003) vs Citroën Xsara Break (2000 – 2005): specs compared
Both offer around 141 hp at most. The Citroën Xsara Break is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.8 s against 9.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 210 km/h against 206 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 6.4 L/100 km. At 4,501 mm, the Hyundai Elantra Sedan is 132 mm longer than the Citroën Xsara Break.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Elantra Sedan
2000 – 2003
|
Citroën
Xsara Break
2000 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | France |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2003 | 2000 – 2005 |
| Body style | Sedan | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 3 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 107 – 141 hp | 69 – 136 hp |
| Torque | 143 – 235 Nm | 120 – 250 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.1 – 11.7 s | 8.8 – 16.0 s |
| Top speed | 182 – 206 km/h | 162 – 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 – 8.2 L/100 km | 5.3 – 7.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,501 mm | 4,369 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,153 – 1,288 kg | 1,137 – 1,249 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

