Citroen C3 2002 vs Mazda Demio 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Citroen C3 and Mazda Demio have the same engine power, but Citroen C3 torque is 4 NM more than Mazda Demio. Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.3 | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C3 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Demio, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda Demio engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | Used also on Mazda 323 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda Demio 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: | 3.85 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.54 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C3 is 3 cm longer than the Mazda Demio, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 305 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 1298 litres | |
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Mazda Demio has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C3 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Mazda Demio. This could mean that the Citroen C3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Demio (by 148 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Mazda Demio, which means Citroen C3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`470 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mazda Demio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Mazda Demio, so Mazda Demio quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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