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