Citroën Xsara Coupe (N0) 2.0 VTS 16V (163 hp)

Gasoline engine with 163 hp (120 kW) and 142 lb-ft (193 Nm), built 1998–2004, coupe body, front-wheel drive. It is the most powerful gasoline version of the generation.

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Power163 hp (120 kW)
Torque142 lb-ft (193 Nm)
0–62 mph8.7 s
Top speed137 mph (220 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version2.0 VTS 16V (163 hp)
Engine codeXU10J4RS
Displacement2.0 L (1,998 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio10-8
Bore86 mm
Stroke86 mm

Performance

Power163 hp (120 kW) @ 6500 rpm
Torque142 lb-ft (193 Nm) @ 5500 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)8.7 s
Top speed137 mph (220 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City17 mpg (13.6 l/100 km)
Fuel tank14.3 gal (54 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleCoupe
Doors5
Length164.1 in (4,167 mm)
Width66.9 in (1,698 mm)
Height55.3 in (1,405 mm)
Curb weight2,458 lb (1,115 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,682 lb (1,670 kg)
Cargo volume14.4 cu ft (408 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears5
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionCoil spring
Rear suspensionTorsion bar
Tires195/55 R15
WheelsR15
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Citroën Xsara with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Citroën Xsara Coupe (N0) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.4 i (75 hp)Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.6 i (88 hp)Gasoline88 hp (65 kW)
1.6 i 16 V (109 hp)Gasoline109 hp (80 kW)
1.6 i 16 V (109 hp) AutomaticGasoline109 hp (80 kW)
1.8 i (90 hp)Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)
1.8 i 16V (110 hp)Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)
1.9 D (71 hp)Diesel71 hp (52 kW)
2.0 HDi (90 hp)Diesel90 hp (66 kW)
1.4 HDi (68 hp)Diesel68 hp (50 kW)
2.0 16V (136 hp)Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)
2.0 16V (136 hp) AutomaticGasoline136 hp (100 kW)
2.0 HDi (109 hp)Diesel109 hp (80 kW)
2.0 HDi (109 hp) AutomaticDiesel109 hp (80 kW)

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