Citroen C4 2004 vs Mazda RX-8 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 232 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 engine produces 122 HP less power than Mazda RX-8, whereas torque is 69 NM less than Mazda RX-8. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 12.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 13.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 5.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 840 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 consumes 5.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 480 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 570 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 460 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen C4) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda RX-8) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Peugeot 206 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.34 m | |
| Citroen C4 is 19 cm shorter than the Mazda RX-8, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C4 is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 314 litres | 215 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C4 has 99 litres more trunk space than the Mazda RX-8. The Mazda RX-8 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`732 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3800 | |
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