Peugeot 306 (1997 – 2002) vs Citroën Xsara (1997 – 2000): specs compared
Both offer around 135 hp at most. The Citroën Xsara is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.9 s against 10.9 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,005 kg against 1,040 kg. At 4,343 mm, the Peugeot 306 is 172 mm longer than the Citroën Xsara.
| Specification |
Peugeot
306
1997 – 2002
|
Citroën
Xsara
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | France |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2002 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 69 – 135 hp | 68 – 135 hp |
| Torque | 111 – 205 Nm | 112 – 205 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.9 – 19.2 s | 9.9 – 17.2 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 201 km/h | 162 – 202 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.2 – 9.6 L/100 km | 5.2 – 9.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,343 mm | 4,171 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,405 – 1,448 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,581 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,040 – 1,205 kg | 1,005 – 1,165 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.