The Citroen Xsara 1.9 MT is a first-generation compact hatchback, and its diesel engine paired with a manual gearbox is a good place to see how gearing shapes the way that power reaches the road.
1 generation · Hatchback 5-door
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The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry
162 km/h
Engine type
Diesel
Transmission
Manual
Type of boost?
A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry
Turbo
Type of drive?
Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry
FWD
Bore and stroke?
The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry
82.2 × 88 mm
Engine capacity?
The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry
1868 cm³
Engine location
Front, transverse
Number of gears?
How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry
5
Maximum power?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
70 hp
Maximum power, kw?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
51 kW
Compression ratio?
The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry
23
Maximum power rpm
4600 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
125 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
2500 rpm
Acceleration to 100?
The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry
18 s
Engine power system
Not provided
Number of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder?
The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry
2
Cylinder arrangement
Inline
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Energy & emissions
ECO class
Not provided
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
Diesel
Mild Hybrid?
A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry
Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions?
The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry
Not provided
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
54 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Driving range, minimum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Fuel consumption city
Not provided
Average consumption
Not provided
Fuel consumption highway
Not provided
Dimensions & body
Doors number
5
Number of seats
5
Width
1705 mm
Height
1405 mm
Length
4188 mm
Body type
Hatchback 5-door
Wheelbase?
The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry
2540 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Hatchback
Rear track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1442 mm
Trunk volume max
1190 l
Trunk volume min
408 l
Front track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1433 mm
Max weight
1697 kg
Curb weight?
The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry
1090 kg
Ground clearance, maximum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
Not provided
Identity & configuration
Body code
N2
Vehicle class
C
Body designation
N1
Right-hand drive
No
Additional specifications
Stop
2006-12-31
Start
1997-01-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Not provided
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear suspension
Semi-independent, springorts hélicoïdaux, sem
Front suspension
Independent, spring
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Engine and Transmission
A gearbox multiplies torque rather than generating it: a lower ratio turns the wheels more slowly than the crankshaft, trading road speed for pulling effort. The diesel engine still supplies the same energy; the manual transmission only decides how it is divided.
Drivetrain and Everyday Driving
Extra load presses the tyres down harder, but on this front-wheel-drive layout much of it sits behind the driven axle, and cargo weight in the rear of the car can leave the front tyres with no more grip than before.
Body and Practicality
Exterior length includes overhangs and crumple structure that carry nothing. In a five-door hatchback, what matters is the wheelbase and how far forward the engine bay sits, since those decide how much of the shape becomes cabin and boot.
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