Strengths
- Chassis brilliance
- 6-speed manual
- Multilink rear
Weaknesses
- Rust on UK cars
- Replicas in market
- Cabin 1990s cheap
Notable tech
- 306 platform (Mulhouse-built)
- 3- and 5-door bodies
- XU10J4RS 2.0 16V
- 6-speed manual (rare-in-class)
- Multilink rear suspension
- Sister car: 306 Rallye (stripped, cheaper)
- UK sales 1996-1999
Common issues
- Rear arch and sill rust
- XU10 timing belt
- Manifold studs
- Front wishbone bushes
Engine derivatives
UK trims and engines offered across GTi-6's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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2.0 XU10J4RS 16V GTi-6
BHP167
Torque193 Nm
0–607.6 s
Top138 mph
MPG32 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT