2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2000 Mazda Protege
To start off, 2008 Citroen Xsara is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Protege. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Protege would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Protege is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen Xsara (108 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 576 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
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, 2000 Mazda Protege (164 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (148 Nm). This means 2000 Mazda Protege will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 2000 Mazda Protege has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mazda Protege will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Xsara | 2000 Mazda Protege | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | Xsara | Protege |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 164 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85.1 mm |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1209 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |