The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C4 VTi 95 (11 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 17,200

€ 20,400

€ 17,200
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 95 is 5.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Citroen C4 VTi 95
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 95
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.48 %

General
Citroen C4 VTi 95
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C4 VTi 95
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 95
94 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
100 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen C4 VTi 95
100 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Citroen C4 VTi 95
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 VTi 95
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 95
29.9 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C4 VTi 95
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 95
39 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
611 mi
Range
759 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 95
611 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 95
115.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C4 VTi 95
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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