Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback (2004 – 2009) vs Citroën C4 Hatchback (2004 – 2008): specs compared
The Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 140 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 9.2 s. The Citroën C4 Hatchback has the higher top speed: 208 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.7 L/100 km against 5.0 L/100 km. The Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback is the lighter car, from 1,160 kg against 1,182 kg. At 4,420 mm, the Mazda 3 / Axela Hatchback is 160 mm longer than the Citroën C4 Hatchback.
| Specification |
Mazda
3 / Axela Hatchback
2004 – 2009
|
Citroën
C4 Hatchback
2004 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | France |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2009 | 2004 – 2008 |
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Variants | 5 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 84 – 150 hp | 88 – 140 hp |
| Torque | 122 – 245 Nm | 133 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 14.3 s | 9.2 – 14.0 s |
| Top speed | 169 – 200 km/h | 180 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.0 – 8.2 L/100 km | 4.7 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,420 mm | 4,260 mm |
| Width | 1,755 mm | 1,773 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,609 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,160 – 1,310 kg | 1,182 – 1,410 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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