Mazda 3 2016 vs Citroen C4 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 4 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.1 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mazda 3 is smaller. Mazda 3 is 6 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 440 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 21 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 10 400 | |
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