Performance Review: Citroen XM 3.0 V6 - [1998]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Citroen XM Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Citroen XM 3.0 V6 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1998. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the and the .This particular Citroen XM has a 2946cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The XM shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the XM's Front Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1550 kgs (3417 lbs) this makes the Citroen XM 3.0 V6 in the same weight category as the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 or the give or take 50kg.

The Citroen XM shares the same bhp with the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp)

In terms of power the 2946cc 24V V6 engine produces 191 bhp (142 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 201 lb-ft (272.5 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Citroen XM you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2010 Volkswagen-VW Polo GTi 1.4 Turbo Supercharged (148.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Citroen XM.

The Citroen XM has a Power to weight ratio of 123.2 bhp per ton and 129.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1998 XM competing with the 2010 Volkswagen-VW Polo GTi 1.4 Turbo Supercharged (148.2 bhp per ton) or the 1988 Lancia Delta Integrale 8v (148.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Citroen XM generating around 129.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2004 Lotus Elise 111R (154.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2006 Porsche Cayman 2.7 (154.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.5 secs, this made the Citroen XM 3.0 V6 as fast as the 2006 Seat Leon 2.0 16v TDI FR (8.20 secs) the 2005 Land-Rover Range Rover 4.4 V8 (8.20 secs) the 2003 BMW X5 3.0d (8.20 secs) the or the 2000 Honda Civic 2.0i VTEC Type S (8.20 secs). This Citroen XM 3.0 V6 is also faster than the 2007 Renault Megane Renaultsport 2.0 dCi 175 (8.30 secs) the 2005 Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Coupe (8.30 secs) the 2005 Mazda MX5 1.8i (8.30 secs) the and the 2001 Volkswagen-VW Lupo 1.6 GTi (8.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the XM and the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range

When talking about the performance of the Citroen XM on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.1 secs @ 84.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (16.03 secs), the 1999 Audi A3 S3 1.8T Quattro (16.04 secs), and the 2009 Ford Fiesta ST185 (16.06 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1998 version of the Citroen XM 3.0 V6 has a maximum speed of 145mph.

Top Speed of the 1998 XM equals the 2007 Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 Supercharged (156 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1998 Citroen XM 3.0 V6 then how about the 2007 Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 Supercharged (156 mph), the 2003 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (156 mph), or the 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GTR (156 mph).

Related Links:

1998 XM Rivals List.

A Brief History of Citroen

Car Comparison