Citroën Xsara (N) or Nissan Almera N16?

1997–2004 vs 2000–2006 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan

In short

Length: Xsara (N) 4,369 mm, Almera N16 4,436 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: Xsara (N) 470 l, Almera N16 460 l.
Lowest consumption: Xsara (N) 4.5 l/100 km, Almera N16 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: Xsara (N) 50–123 kW, Almera N16 60–100 kW.
Standard equipment: Xsara (N) 16 items (X), Almera N16 17 items (Visia).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Nissan Almera N162000–2006 · 12 engines · Visia, Acenta, Tekna, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Citroën Xsara (N)1997–2004no listings	Nissan Almera N162000–2006no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,167 mm–4,369 mm	Length4,180 mm–4,436 mm
Width	Width1,705 mm	Width1,706 mm–1,710 mm
Height	Height1,392 mm–1,420 mm	Height1,448 mm–1,450 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 volume355 l–460 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,039 kg–1,250 kg	Curb weight1,105 kg–1,350 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank54 l	Fuel tank50 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2004	Production years2000–2006
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 engines12
Power	Power50–123 kW (68–167 hp)	Power60–100 kW (82–136 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.5–2.2
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 consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 82
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 2.0i 16V VTS 167	Best 0–100 km/h9.2 s · 2.2 dCi 136
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed200 km/h
Trim levelsX · Visia
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · X	Items in the base trim17 · Visia
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim34 · Tekna
Equipment · Comfort3 · 3
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 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
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—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Citroën Xsara (N) or Nissan Almera N16?

Length: Nissan Almera N16 4,436 mm, Citroën Xsara (N) 4,369 mm (a 67 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,535 vs 2,555 mm. Boot: 460 vs 470 l.

Which uses less fuel — Citroën Xsara (N) or Nissan Almera N16?

The most frugal Citroën Xsara (N) uses 4.5 l/100 km (1.4 HDi 68); the most frugal Nissan Almera N16 4.9 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 82).

Which is more powerful — Citroën Xsara (N) or Nissan Almera N16?

The strongest Citroën Xsara (N) makes 123 kW (167 hp) (2.0i 16V VTS 167); the strongest Nissan Almera N16 100 kW (136 hp) (2.2 dCi 136).

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