Citroen C4 2016 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 116 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 engine produces 4 HP less power than Mazda 3, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.3 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C4 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C-Elysee, Peugeot 301, Peugeot 408 | Used also on Mazda 2 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
| Citroen C4 is 6 cm longer than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C4 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 419 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C4 has 21 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| 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`790 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda 3 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 11 600 | |
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