Mazda 3 2006 vs Citroen C3 2005

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Mazda 3
2006 - 2009
Citroen C3
2005 - 2010
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.3 - 2.31.1 - 1.6

Performance

Power: 84 - 265 HP61 - 110 HP
Torque: 122 - 380 NM94 - 260 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.1 - 14.9 seconds10.5 - 15.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.7 - 9.74.4 - 7.2
Mazda 3 petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Citroen C3. On average, Mazda 3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.42 m3.85 m
Width: 1.76 m1.67 m
Height: 1.46 m1.52 m
Mazda 3 is larger, but lower.
Mazda 3 is 57 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 300 litres305 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1229 litres1150 litres
Mazda 3 has 5 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 79 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters11.6 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`808~ 1`547
Safety:
Quality:
above average

below average
Average price (€): 18001600
Rating in user reviews: 8.8/10 6.5/10
Pros and Cons: Mazda 3 has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Citroen C3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
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