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Citroen C3 vs Mazda 2 comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 115 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 14,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Mazda 2?

Citroen C3 vs Mazda 2: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • barely more trunk space
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Mazda 2

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • barely more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C3 is marginally cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Mazda 2 costs 14,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 515 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 2 uses 4.7 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 2 offers marginally more power – delivering 115 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 2 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C3 delivers noticeably more torque with 205 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 54 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 2 is somewhat lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,226 kg. The difference is around 127 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 offers barely more boot space – 310 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 2 carries only slightly more – 437 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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C3

Citroen C3

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 113 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 212 - 325 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
107 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
280 L
Length
-
Length
4,080 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
-
Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
420 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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