Mazda 3 2019 vs Citroen C4 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 8 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Citroen C4. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 197 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Citroen C4 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Citroen C4 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 10 cm longer than the Citroen C4, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1019 litres | 1250 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 (by 231 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Citroen C4. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`907 kg | 1`755 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`389 kg | 1`278 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 518 kg | 477 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 18 000 | |
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