The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 VTi 120 Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 21,700
€ 28,400
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Citroen C4 VTi 120 is 7.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Mazda 3 MPS
59
70.4
80.7
57.5
69.7
79.3
70.4 in
Width
69.7 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
59 in
Height
57.5 in
102.7
170.4
103.9
177.6
170.4 in
Length
177.6 in
102.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Mazda 3 MPS
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.52 %
General
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Mazda 3 MPS
N
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Mazda 3 MPS
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
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25.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
25.13 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
34 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
541 mi
Range
388 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
541 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
181.9 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
130.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
