Citroen C4 2020 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Citroen C4 engine produces 14 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mazda 3. Despite the higher power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
|
By specification Citroen C4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C4 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1350 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 197 mm (7.8 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Citroen C4 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Citroen C4 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.44 m | |
| Citroen C4 is 10 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C4 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1250 litres | 1019 litres | |
|
Citroen C4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 (by 231 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`795 kg | 1`898 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`324 kg | 1`385 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 471 kg | 513 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 21 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Citroen C4 has
|
| |