Citroen Xsara BHP
The Citroen Xsara has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 2003 Citroen Xsara LX 8V produces 75 BHP, while the 2004 Citroen Xsara VTS 16v produces 167 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
20 recorded variants, from 67–167 BHP.
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Popular Citroen Xsara BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xsara LX HDi | 2004 | 1,997 cc | Diesel | 90 BHP |
| Xsara VTS 16v | 2004 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 167 BHP |
| Xsara LX 16v | 2003 | 1,587 cc | Petrol | 110 BHP |
| Xsara LX 8V | 2003 | 1,360 cc | Petrol | 75 BHP |
| Xsara SX 16v | 2003 | 1,587 cc | Petrol | 110 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,905 cc | Diesel | 1999 | 67 BHP | 120 Nm | 1 |
| 1,360 cc | Petrol | 1998–2003 | 75 BHP | 111.1–120.1 Nm | 4 |
| 1,587 cc | Petrol | 2000–2003 | 90–110 BHP | 135.5–147 Nm | 6 |
| 1,997 cc | Diesel | 2001–2004 | 90–110 BHP | 205–250 Nm | 5 |
| 1,761 cc | Petrol | 1997–2000 | 103–112 BHP | 153.1–155 Nm | 3 |
| 1,998 cc | Petrol | 2004 | 167 BHP | 193 Nm | 1 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xsara LX HDi | 2004 | 1,997 cc | Diesel | 90 BHP | 91.3 PS | 205 Nm | 67.1 kW | 11.6 sec | 112 mph |
| Xsara VTS 16v | 2004 | 1,998 cc | Petrol | 167 BHP | 169.3 PS | 193 Nm | 124.5 kW | 8 sec | 137 mph |
| Xsara LX 8V | 2003 | 1,360 cc | Petrol | 75 BHP | 76.1 PS | 120.1 Nm | 55.9 kW | 107 mph | |
| Xsara LX 16v | 2003 | 1,587 cc | Petrol | 110 BHP | 111.5 PS | 147 Nm | 82 kW | 9.7 sec | 121 mph |
| Xsara SX 16v | 2003 | 1,587 cc | Petrol | 110 BHP | 111.5 PS | 147 Nm | 82 kW | 121 mph | |
| Xsara SX HDi | 2003 | 1,997 cc | Diesel | 110 BHP | 111.5 PS | 250 Nm | 82 kW | 10.3 sec | 119 mph |
| Xsara VTR 16v | 2003 | 1,587 cc | Petrol | 110 BHP | 111.5 PS | 147 Nm | 82 kW | 122 mph | |
| Xsara LX 8V | 2002 | 1,360 cc | Petrol | 75 BHP | 76.1 PS | 120.1 Nm | 55.9 kW | 12.7 sec | 107 mph |
| Xsara LX HDi Auto | 2002 | 1,997 cc | Diesel | 110 BHP | 111.5 PS | 250 Nm | 82 kW | 11.6 sec | 119 mph |
| Xsara LX HDi | 2002 | 1,997 cc | Diesel | 90 BHP | 91.3 PS | 205 Nm | 67.1 kW | 11.6 sec | 112 mph |
| Xsara VTR 16v | 2002 | 1,587 cc | Petrol | 110 BHP | 111.5 PS | 147 Nm | 82 kW | 9.6 sec | 122 mph |
| Xsara LX 8V | 2001 | 1,360 cc | Petrol | 75 BHP | 76.1 PS | 120.1 Nm | 55.9 kW | 12.7 sec | 107 mph |
| Xsara LX HDi | 2001 | 1,997 cc | Diesel | 90 BHP | 91.3 PS | 205 Nm | 67.1 kW | 11.6 sec | 112 mph |
| Xsara 1.8I VTR | 2000 | 1,761 cc | Petrol | 109 BHP | 110.5 PS | 155 Nm | 81 kW | 9.9 sec | 121 mph |
| Xsara Forte | 2000 | 1,587 cc | Petrol | 90 BHP | 91.3 PS | 135.5 Nm | 67.1 kW | 12.7 sec | 112 mph |
| Xsara LX | 2000 | 1,587 cc | Petrol | 90 BHP | 91.3 PS | 135.5 Nm | 67.1 kW | 12.7 sec | 114 mph |
| Xsara LX D | 1999 | 1,905 cc | Diesel | 67 BHP | 67.9 PS | 120 Nm | 50 kW | 15.8 sec | 101 mph |
| Xsara LX | 1998 | 1,360 cc | Petrol | 75 BHP | 76.1 PS | 111.1 Nm | 55.9 kW | 13 sec | 109 mph |
| Xsara SX Auto | 1998 | 1,761 cc | Petrol | 103 BHP | 104.4 PS | 153.1 Nm | 76.8 kW | 9.9 sec | 110 mph |
| Xsara SX 16v | 1997 | 1,761 cc | Petrol | 112 BHP | 113.6 PS | 154.5 Nm | 83.5 kW | 9.9 sec | 121 mph |
Citroen Xsara BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Citroen Xsara?
Recorded horsepower for the Citroen Xsara is 67–167 BHP across 20 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Citroen Xsara engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 167 BHP, from the 1,998 cc Petrol.
Which Citroen Xsara year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 167 BHP, recorded for 2004.
What torque is recorded for the Citroen Xsara?
Recorded torque is 111.1–250 Nm on the 20 variants that include it.