Citroen C4 2016 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Citroen C4 engine produces 2 HP less power than Mazda 3, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Citroen C4 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C4 could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207 | 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. | |||
| Citroen C4 2016 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C4 2016 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.44 m | |
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Citroen C4 is smaller, but higher. Citroen C4 is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 450 litres | |
| Citroen C4 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 1`914 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 14 600 | |
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