2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2003 Mazda 6
To start off, 2003 Mazda 6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda 6 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 6 weights approximately 41 kg more than 2000 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Mazda 6 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C5. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 2003 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | C5 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1379 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |
