The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100 (15 - 17)
€ 27,900

€ 22,500

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 Mazda 3 MPS is 7.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100.
Mazda 3 MPS
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
57.5
69.7
77.6
59
70.4
80.7
69.7 in
Width
70.4 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
57.5 in
Height
59 in
103.9
177.6
102.7
170.4
177.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.68 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
BL
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
98 hp
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.68 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
28.68 lb/hp
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
65 mpg
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
18 mpg
city
53 mpg
31 mpg
highway
74 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
388 mi
Range
1036 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
1036 mi
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
74 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
74 kWh
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









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