Mazda 3 2009 vs Citroen C4 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 93 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.2 | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 13 cm longer than the Citroen C4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | 1183 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. 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 Mazda 3 (by 177 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Citroen C4, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Citroen C4 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3600 | |
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