Mazda 323 1994 vs Citroen Xantia 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Citroen Xantia is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 13 HP less power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 19 NM less than Citroen Xantia. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xantia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.38 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 20 cm shorter than the Citroen Xantia, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Citroen Xantia, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mazda 323 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Citroen Xantia, so Mazda 323 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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