Citroën Xsara (1997 – 2000) vs Peugeot 306 (1997 – 2001): specs compared
Both offer around 135 hp at most. The Citroën Xsara is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.9 s against 10.3 s. The Peugeot 306 is the lighter car, from 985 kg against 1,005 kg. At 4,270 mm, the Peugeot 306 is 99 mm longer than the Citroën Xsara.
| Specification |
Citroën
Xsara
1997 – 2000
|
Peugeot
306
1997 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | France |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1997 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 – 135 hp | 69 – 132 hp |
| Torque | 112 – 205 Nm | 111 – 205 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.9 – 17.2 s | 10.3 – 18.5 s |
| Top speed | 162 – 202 km/h | 159 – 203 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.2 – 9.1 L/100 km | 5.2 – 9.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,171 mm | 4,031 – 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,679 – 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,354 – 1,384 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,005 – 1,165 kg | 985 – 1,140 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

