Mazda 323 Hatchback (1994 – 1997) vs Citroën ZX 5 Doors (1996 – 1997): specs compared
Both offer around 114 hp at most. The Mazda 323 Hatchback is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.7 s against 10.5 s. The Citroën ZX 5 Doors has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 188 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 950 kg against 1,030 kg. The Mazda 323 Hatchback dates from 1994 – 1997, the Citroën ZX 5 Doors from 1996 – 1997.
| Specification |
Mazda
323 Hatchback
1994 – 1997
|
Citroën
ZX 5 Doors
1996 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | France |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1997 | 1996 – 1997 |
| Body style | Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 5 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 73 – 114 hp | 71 – 110 hp |
| Torque | 104 – 157 Nm | 113 – 201 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 – 14.2 s | 10.5 – 16.7 s |
| Top speed | 161 – 188 km/h | 165 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 8.0 L/100 km | 5.7 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,036 mm | 4,069 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,405 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,504 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,030 – 1,130 kg | 950 – 1,109 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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