Citroen C3 2020 vs Mazda CX-5 2012
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Citroen C3 is available only with front wheel drive, while Mazda CX-5 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.2 - 1.5 | 2.0 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 83 - 110 HP | 150 - 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 - 250 NM | 210 - 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 - 13.3 seconds | 7.9 - 10.2 seconds | |
| In general, Mazda CX-5 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Citroen C3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.2 - 4.7 | 4.6 - 7.3 | |
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Citroen C3 petrol engines consumes on average 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda CX-5. On average, Citroen C3 equipped with diesel engines consume 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.69 m | |
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Citroen C3 is smaller. Citroen C3 is 54 cm shorter than the Mazda CX-5, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1620 litres | |
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Mazda CX-5 has more luggage space. Citroen C3 has 205 litres less trunk space than the Mazda CX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`591 kg | ~ 2`045 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`062 kg | ~ 1`473 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 529 kg | ~ 572 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 7200 | |
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