Citroen Xsara 1997 vs Mazda 323 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 112 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Xsara engine produces 13 HP less power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mazda 323. Due to the lower power, Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xsara consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that by driving the Citroen Xsara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen Xsara is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 323, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen Xsara is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1000 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Xsara is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mazda 323. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 600 | |
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