The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15)
€ 27,900
€ 21,800
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 9.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.5 inches lower than the Citroen DS 4 VTi 120.
Mazda 3 MPS
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
57.5
69.7
77.6
60
71.3
80.8
69.7 in
Width
71.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.5 in
Height
60 in
103.9
177.6
102.8
168.3
177.6 in
Length
168.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.33 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
BL
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
118 hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
31 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
388 mi
Range
601 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
601 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
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).
117.5 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
