Citroen C4 2008 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 engine produces 15 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 7 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 3 2006 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Citroen C4 is 15 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1023 litres | 635 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C4 has 20 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 388 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`731 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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