Mazda RX-8 2008 vs Citroen C4 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 232 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 122 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 69 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.1 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda RX-8 consumes 5.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 840 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda RX-8 consumes 5.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen C4) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda RX-8) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda RX-8 2008 1.3 engine: This rotor motor is very specific and capricious. It will suit the true enthusiast who is prepared to put up with high fuel and oil consumption as well as relatively frequent maintenance and repair work. Citroen C4 2004 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen C4 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mazda RX-8 is 19 cm longer than the Citroen C4, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | 314 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda RX-8 has 99 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. This could mean that the Mazda RX-8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Citroen C4. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`732 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1400 | |
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