Mazda 323 1998 vs Citroen Xsara 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
| Mazda 323 engine produces 2 HP less power than Citroen Xsara, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Citroen Xsara. Despite less power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 680 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: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda Demio | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Peugeot 206, Peugeot 306, Citroen Xsara Picasso, Peugeot 106 | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.20 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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