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Citroen C3 vs Mazda MX-30 comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Mazda MX-30?

Citroen C3 vs Mazda MX-30: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Mazda MX-30

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  • visibly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen C3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Mazda MX-30 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,143 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 is marginally more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.3 kWh/100km for the Mazda MX-30. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 240 km more than the Mazda MX-30.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda MX-30 offers visibly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-30 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

C3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is clearly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 623 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-30 offers slightly more boot space – 350 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 carries very slightly more – 423 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 is far ahead overall 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.

from £13,700
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
30,800 - 37,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
22 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Length
-
Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
1,555 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
402 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
125 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
830 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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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