Citroen C4 vs Mazda CX-30 – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C4 has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20600 £, while the Mazda CX-30 costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 4672 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C4 manages with 4.70 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the Mazda CX-30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda CX-30 has a to a small extent edge – offering 186 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C4 is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Mazda CX-30 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C4 performs slight better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Mazda CX-30 tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C4 pulls slightly stronger with 270 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Citroen C4 is barely noticeable lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1455 kg. The difference is around 114 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C4 offers a bit more room – 510 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-30 performs slight better – up to 1406 L, which is about 46 L more than the Citroen C4.

When it comes to payload, Mazda CX-30 a bit takes the win – 496 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

All in all, the Mazda CX-30 shows itself to be leads convincingly overall and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.