Citroen Xsara 1997 1.6i

Citroen Xsara 1997 1.6 petrol description

Hatchback Citroen Xsara 1997 1.6i has been produced from May, 1999 to September, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 135 Nm (Newton metres) on 3000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 1 and Euro 2 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Citroen Xsara 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 3.25 litres.

Citroen Xsara 1997 1.6i has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Citroen Xsara 1997 1.6i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 14.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 178 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Citroen Xsara 1997 1.6i fuel consumption is 7.8 litres per 100km (12.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 54 litres or 14.27 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.

Citroen Xsara safety

During safety testing Citroen Xsara has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Citroen Xsara is evaluated with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Citroen Xsara got two stars.

With the same engine there is also Citroen Xsara version with manual gearbox (Citroen Xsara 1997 1.6i MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.4 seconds faster (in 13.1 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 7.7 litres per 100 km.
Citroen Xsara 1997

Citroen Xsara 1997 1.6i technical data

Model: Citroen Xsara 1.6i
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1999. May ... 2000. September 
Engine: 1587 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 189 g/km
Power: 90 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 135 NM ON 3000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 178 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.8 (combined) 10.8 (urban) 6.0 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 54 litres (14.3 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.17m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.40m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters
Gross weight: 1100 kg

Citroen Xsara 1997 1.6i engine TU5JP

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 1587 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 78.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 82 mm
Compression ratio 9.6 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Citroen Xsara 1997 1.6i oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 3.25 litres (3.4 quarts)
Power 88 - 95 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 135 - 140 NM ON 3000 RPM
Engine manufacturer Peugeot
Start of production (year) 1993
Duration of production 8 years
Engine also used on Peugeot 206 Peugeot 306 Citroen Xsara Picasso Peugeot 106

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Citroen Xsara hatchback [1997 - 2000] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Citroen Xsara 1997 1.4i

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 75 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen Xsara 1997 1.6i Oct 1997 — Mai 2000 1.6 Petrol 90 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen Xsara 1999 1.6i Mai 1999 — Sep 2000 1.6 Petrol 90 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Citroen Xsara 1997 1.8i Oct 1997 — Mai 1999 1.8 Petrol 103 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (4)
Citroen Xsara 1997 1.8i 16V 1.8 Petrol 112 HP 8.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen Xsara 1997 1.9 D Oct 1997 — Mai 2000 1.9 Diesel 68 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen Xsara 1997 1.9 TD Oct 1997 — Mai 1999

Most powerfull diesel version (90 HP)

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen Xsara 1999 2.0i 16V Mai 1999 — Mai 2000

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds

2.0 Petrol 135 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen Xsara 1999 2.0 HDI Mai 1999 — Mai 2000

Most powerfull diesel version (90 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 90 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen Xsara 1997 reviews
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