The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 21,800
€ 17,000
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 DS 4 VTi 120 is 7.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Mazda 3 1.6
60
71.3
80.8
57.9
69.1
77
71.3 in
Width
69.1 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
60 in
Height
57.9 in
102.8
168.3
103.9
175.6
168.3 in
Length
175.6 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Mazda 3 1.6
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.78 %
General
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Mazda 3 1.6
N
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Mazda 3 1.6
120 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
38 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
534 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
601 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
121.2 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
