Hdi 2.0 90 Or 110

[Wales]

Hi, I am about to buy a Xsara 2.0 HDi LX, which is a 2001 on an X-plate. I entered the details (reg.No.) into the Direct Line Insurance website and it came back as a 2.0 HDi (110). Please could someone tell me if it is possible to find out if it is the 110 version or not, as I don't want to fork extra insurance for the 110 if it is only a 90 ? The log book doesn't mention it, and there is no sign of 110 on the car.

Thanks.

[pork_pie]

Externally and in the cabin there is absolutely nothing to indicate what diesel engine the car has.

There should be a little white sticker on the drivers side door sill indicating which Hdi version the car has.

Even if you lift the bonnet there is very little to tell - both power plants look identical until you lift the cover look closely and the somewhere in there, the 110 has an intercooler.

The difference in insurance between both powerplants (providing theyre the same trim ie LX) is very little if anything at all - I am with Direct Line too.

Having owned 2 Xsaras with both engines, the more powerful one is cleaner (less CO2) the driveability is better. The 90 bhp one ain't a duffer though......

Let us know how you get on.

[garyparsons]

the first couple of letters on the chassis number tell you what bhp it is. cant remember which is which so contact a dealer and they will tell you