2007 Citroen Xsara vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2007 Citroen Xsara and 2007 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 34 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6.
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, 2007 Mazda 6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen Xsara | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Xsara | 6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1388 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
