Citroen C4 2020 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 130 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 17 NM more than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 3 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. | |||
| Citroen C4 2020 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Citroen C4 2020 1.2 engine Mazda 3 2019 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 3 2019 2.0 engine | |||
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 | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1019 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C4 has 85 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. 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 (kg): | 1`755 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 21 400 | |
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