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.

Citroen Xantia 1998 V6 technical data
Model: | Citroen Xantia V6 | ||
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |