Citroen Xantia 1998 V6

Citroen Xantia 1998 2.9 petrol description

Hatchback Citroen Xantia 1998 V6 has been produced from January, 1998 to November, 2000. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.9 litres, which produces power of 194 horsepower on 5500 rpm - this is the most powerfull Citroen Xantia 1998 - 2001 version and torque 267 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Citroen Xantia 2.9 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.75 litres.

Citroen Xantia 1998 V6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Citroen Xantia 1998 V6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 225 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Citroen Xantia 1998 V6 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11.6 litres per 100km (8.6 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 17.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 560 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 760 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Citroen Xantia version with manual gearbox (Citroen Xantia 1998 2.9 V6 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.5 seconds faster (in 8.2 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 10.9 litres per 100 km.
Citroen Xantia 1998

Citroen Xantia 1998 V6 technical data

Model: Citroen Xantia V6
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1998. January ... 2000. November 
Engine: 2946 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 277 g/km
Power: 194 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 267 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 225 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.6 (combined) 17.2 (urban) 8.4 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres (17.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.52m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.38m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Gross weight: 1500 kg

Citroen Xantia 1998 V6 engine ES9J4

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.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2946 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 87 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 82.6 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 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 Xantia 1998 V6 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.75 litres (5 quarts)
Power 194 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 267 NM ON 4000 RPM
Engine manufacturer Peugeot
Start of production (year) 1996
Duration of production 4 years

All Citroen Xantia hatchback [1998 - 2001] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Citroen Xantia 1998 1.8i Jan 1998 — Jan 2000

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 90 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen Xantia 1998 1.8i 16V Jan 1998 — Nov 2000 1.8 Petrol 112 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen Xantia 2000 1.8i 16V Nov 2000 — Dec 2001 1.8 Petrol 112 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen Xantia 1998 1.8i 16V Jan 1998 — Nov 2000

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 112 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Citroen Xantia 1998 1.9 SD Jan 1998 — Jan 2000 1.9 Diesel 75 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen Xantia 1998 1.9 TD Jan 1998 — Mai 1999 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen Xantia 1998 1.9 TD Jan 1998 — Mai 2000 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 8.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Citroen Xantia 1998 2.0i Jan 1998 — Apr 1998 2.0 Petrol 123 HP 9.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Citroen Xantia 1998 2.0i 16V Jan 1998 — Nov 2000 2.0 Petrol 135 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen Xantia 1998 2.0i 16V Apr 1998 — Nov 2000 2.0 Petrol 135 HP 9.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Citroen Xantia 1998 2.0 Turbo Jan 1998 — Mai 2000 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen Xantia 1999 2.0 HDI Mai 1999 — Nov 2000 2.0 Diesel 90 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen Xantia 2000 2.0 HDI Nov 2000 — Dec 2001

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 90 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen Xantia 1998 2.0 HDI Oct 1998 — Nov 2000

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 110 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen Xantia 1998 2.0 HDI Oct 1998 — Nov 2000

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 110 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen Xantia 1998 2.1 TD Jan 1998 — Oct 1998 2.1 Diesel 110 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen Xantia 1998 2.9 V6 Jan 1998 — Nov 2000

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds

2.9 Petrol 194 HP 10.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen Xantia 1998 2.9 V6 Jan 1998 — Nov 2000

Most powerfull petrol version (194 HP)

2.9 Petrol 194 HP 11.6 l/100km Automatic (4)
Citroen Xantia 1998 reviews
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