Citroën Xsara (N) or Mazda 323 BJ?

1997–2004 vs 1998–2003 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan

In short

Boot: Xsara (N) 470 l, 323 BJ 416 l.
Lowest consumption: Xsara (N) 4.5 l/100 km, 323 BJ 5.4 l/100 km.
Power: Xsara (N) 50–123 kW, 323 BJ 52–96 kW.
Standard equipment: Xsara (N) 16 items (X), 323 BJ 19 items (Comfort).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Citroën Xsara (N)1997–2004 · 14 engines · X, SX, Exclusive, VTSSpecifications →Listings →

Mazda 323 BJ1998–2003 · 13 engines · Comfort, Exclusive, Sportive, DynamicSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Citroën Xsara (N)1997–2004no listings	Mazda 323 BJ1998–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,167 mm–4,369 mm	Length4,215 mm–4,365 mm
Width	Width1,705 mm	Width1,705 mm
Height	Height1,392 mm–1,420 mm	Height1,410 mm–1,420 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,540 mm–2,555 mm	Wheelbase2,610 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume408 l–470 l	Trunk volume310 l–416 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,039 kg–1,250 kg	Curb weight1,055 kg–1,210 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank54 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2004	Production years1998–2003
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines13
Power	Power50–123 kW (68–167 hp)	Power52–96 kW (71–131 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.3–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.4 HDi 68	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 2.0 DiTD 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 2.0i 16V VTS 167	Best 0–100 km/h9.7 s · 2.0
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed203 km/h
Trim levelsX · Comfort
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · X	Items in the base trim19 · Comfort
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim28 · Sportive
Equipment · Comfort3 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Citroën Xsara (N) or Mazda 323 BJ?

Length: Citroën Xsara (N) 4,369 mm, Mazda 323 BJ 4,365 mm (a 4 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,555 vs 2,610 mm. Boot: 470 vs 416 l.

Which uses less fuel — Citroën Xsara (N) or Mazda 323 BJ?

The most frugal Citroën Xsara (N) uses 4.5 l/100 km (1.4 HDi 68); the most frugal Mazda 323 BJ 5.4 l/100 km (2.0 DiTD 90).

Which is more powerful — Citroën Xsara (N) or Mazda 323 BJ?

The strongest Citroën Xsara (N) makes 123 kW (167 hp) (2.0i 16V VTS 167); the strongest Mazda 323 BJ 96 kW (131 hp) (2.0).

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