Citroën Xsara (N) or Nissan Almera N15?

1997–2004 vs 1995–2000 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan

In short

Length: Xsara (N) 4,369 mm, Almera N15 4,320 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Xsara (N) 470 l, Almera N15 440 l.
Lowest consumption: Xsara (N) 4.5 l/100 km, Almera N15 6 l/100 km.
Power: Xsara (N) 50–123 kW, Almera N15 55–105 kW.
Standard equipment: Xsara (N) 16 items (X), Almera N15 12 items (GX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Citroën Xsara (N)1997–2004 · 14 engines · X, SX, Exclusive, VTSSpecifications →Listings →

Nissan Almera N151995–2000 · 11 engines · GX, SLX, SR, LXSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Citroën Xsara (N)1997–2004no listings	Nissan Almera N151995–2000no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,167 mm–4,369 mm	Length4,120 mm–4,320 mm
Width	Width1,705 mm	Width1,690 mm
Height	Height1,392 mm–1,420 mm	Height1,395 mm–1,400 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,540 mm–2,555 mm	Wheelbase2,535 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume408 l–470 l	Trunk volume340 l–440 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,039 kg–1,250 kg	Curb weight1,010 kg–1,185 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank54 l	Fuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2004	Production years1995–2000
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines11
Power	Power50–123 kW (68–167 hp)	Power55–105 kW (75–143 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.4 HDi 68	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 2.0 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 2.0i 16V VTS 167	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 2.0 GTi
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsX · GX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · X	Items in the base trim12 · GX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim23 · SR
Equipment · Comfort3 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 0
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Citroën Xsara (N) or Nissan Almera N15?

Length: Citroën Xsara (N) 4,369 mm, Nissan Almera N15 4,320 mm (a 49 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,555 vs 2,535 mm. Boot: 470 vs 440 l.

Which uses less fuel — Citroën Xsara (N) or Nissan Almera N15?

The most frugal Citroën Xsara (N) uses 4.5 l/100 km (1.4 HDi 68); the most frugal Nissan Almera N15 6 l/100 km (2.0 D).

Which is more powerful — Citroën Xsara (N) or Nissan Almera N15?

The strongest Citroën Xsara (N) makes 123 kW (167 hp) (2.0i 16V VTS 167); the strongest Nissan Almera N15 105 kW (143 hp) (2.0 GTi).

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