Citroen Xsara 1997 vs Mazda 323 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Citroen Xsara engine produces 2 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Mazda 323. Despite the higher power, Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen Xsara consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xsara could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Peugeot 206, Peugeot 306, Citroen Xsara Picasso, Peugeot 106 | Used also on Mazda Demio | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xsara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 323 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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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