Citroën Xsara (N) or Renault Megane I?

1997–2004 vs 1995–2002 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Coupe/Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Xsara (N) 4,369 mm, Megane I 4,430 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: Xsara (N) 470 l, Megane I 500 l.
Lowest consumption: Xsara (N) 4.5 l/100 km, Megane I 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Xsara (N) 50–123 kW, Megane I 47–108 kW.
Standard equipment: Xsara (N) 16 items (X), Megane I 12 items (RL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Renault Megane I1995–2002 · 12 engines · RL, RN, RT, RXESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Citroën Xsara (N)1997–2004no listings	Renault Megane I1995–2002no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,167 mm–4,369 mm	Length4,129 mm–4,430 mm
Width	Width1,705 mm	Width1,698 mm–1,699 mm
Height	Height1,392 mm–1,420 mm	Height1,392 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,540 mm–2,555 mm	Wheelbase2,580 mm–2,600 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume408 l–470 l	Trunk volume340 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,039 kg–1,250 kg	Curb weight1,040 kg–1,265 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank54 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2004	Production years1995–2002
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines12
Power	Power50–123 kW (68–167 hp)	Power47–108 kW (64–147 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 consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 dTi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 2.0i 16V VTS 167	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.0 16V Coach
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsX · RL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · X	Items in the base trim12 · RL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim25 · RXE
Equipment · Comfort3 · 1
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 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 2
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 Renault Megane I?

Length: Renault Megane I 4,430 mm, Citroën Xsara (N) 4,369 mm (a 61 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,600 vs 2,555 mm. Boot: 500 vs 470 l.

Which uses less fuel — Citroën Xsara (N) or Renault Megane I?

The most frugal Citroën Xsara (N) uses 4.5 l/100 km (1.4 HDi 68); the most frugal Renault Megane I 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 dTi).

Which is more powerful — Citroën Xsara (N) or Renault Megane I?

The strongest Citroën Xsara (N) makes 123 kW (167 hp) (2.0i 16V VTS 167); the strongest Renault Megane I 108 kW (147 hp) (2.0 16V Coach).

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