Opel Astra 3 Doors (1998 – 2004) vs Citroën Xsara Coupe (1998 – 2000): specs compared
Both offer around 160 hp at most. The Opel Astra 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 8.7 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.4 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. The Citroën Xsara Coupe is the lighter car, from 995 kg against 1,025 kg. At 4,171 mm, the Citroën Xsara Coupe is 61 mm longer than the Opel Astra 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Opel
Astra 3 Doors
1998 – 2004
|
Citroën
Xsara Coupe
1998 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2004 | 1998 – 2000 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | Coupé |
| Variants | 22 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 160 hp | 68 – 167 hp |
| Torque | 110 – 280 Nm | 112 – 205 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 17.0 s | 8.7 – 17.2 s |
| Top speed | 163 – 220 km/h | 162 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.4 – 9.3 L/100 km | 5.2 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,110 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 | 1,025 – 1,235 kg | 995 – 1,175 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.