Citroen DS4 2014 vs Mazda 3 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Citroen DS4 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen DS4 engine produces 25 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Citroen DS4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.4 | |
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The Citroen DS4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen DS4 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Citroen DS4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Citroen DS4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | 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 DS4 2014 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 DS4 2014 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.45 m | |
| Citroen DS4 is 19 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 6 cm wider, while the height of Citroen DS4 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1021 litres | 1360 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Citroen DS4 has 45 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 Mazda 3 (by 339 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen DS4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 5000 | |
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