Opel Astra Sedan (1998 – 2004) vs Citroën Xsara Coupe (1998 – 2000): specs compared
The Citroën Xsara Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 163 hp against 147 hp. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 214 km/h. The Opel Astra Sedan uses less fuel, from 4.6 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. The Citroën Xsara Coupe is the lighter car, from 995 kg against 1,055 kg. At 4,249 mm, the Opel Astra Sedan is 78 mm longer than the Citroën Xsara Coupe.
| Specification |
Opel
Astra Sedan
1998 – 2004
|
Citroën
Xsara Coupe
1998 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2004 | 1998 – 2000 |
| Body style | Sedan | Coupé |
| Variants | 21 | 10 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 – 147 hp | 68 – 167 hp |
| Torque | 128 – 280 Nm | 112 – 205 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 – 17.0 s | 8.7 – 17.2 s |
| Top speed | 163 – 214 km/h | 162 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.6 – 9.3 L/100 km | 5.2 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,249 mm | 4,171 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,055 – 1,255 kg | 995 – 1,175 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.