2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda 6 (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 6 weights approximately 157 kg more than 2004 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mazda 6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Mazda 6 (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2004 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | C5 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 62 L |
