2003 Citroen Xsara vs. 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6
To start off, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (274 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2003 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen Xsara.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen Xsara. (113 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen Xsara | 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Xsara | MazdaSpeed6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
