Citroën Xantia Break (1998 – 2001) vs Nissan Altima (1998 – 2002): specs compared
Both offer around 150 hp at most. The Nissan Altima is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 10.8 s. The Citroën Xantia Break has the higher top speed: 205 km/h against 180 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,274 kg against 1,325 kg.
| Specification |
Citroën
Xantia Break
1998 – 2001
|
Nissan
Altima
1998 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Japan |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2001 | 1998 – 2002 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 10 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 150 hp | 154 hp |
| Torque | 135 – 250 Nm | 209 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.8 – 18.0 s | 8.2 – 9.0 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 205 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 10.3 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,709 mm | 4,661 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,274 – 1,410 kg | 1,325 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.