The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 VTi 120 (10 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 20,300

€ 20,400

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Citroen C4 VTi 120 is 5.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
59
70.4
80.7
57.9
69.1
77
70.4 in
Width
69.1 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59 in
Height
57.9 in
102.7
170.4
103.9
175.6
170.4 in
Length
175.6 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.95 %

General
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
N
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
120 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
38 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
777 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
601 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
117.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.4 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft