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Citroen C4 vs Mazda CX-30 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Mazda CX-30?

Citroen C4 vs Mazda CX-30: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space

Mazda CX-30

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power

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

C4

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 C4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Mazda CX-30 costs 25,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,672 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C4 uses 4.7 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mazda CX-30 with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

CX-30

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 offers slightly more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C4 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Mazda CX-30 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

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

C4

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C4 is only slightly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,455 kg. The difference is around 52 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers slightly more boot space – 510 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C4 holds a solid 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.

from £20,600
C4

Citroen C4

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 354 - 427 km
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Reviews Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Tomasz
25 Dec 2025, 23:25:28

A very comfortable car, but with a flaw I noticed: very high door sills, which you really feel when getting in.

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The Mazda CX-30 blends sleek coupe-like lines with the practicality of a compact crossover, feeling more premium than its price tag suggests. It’s a joy to drive for anyone who likes a taut chassis and an interior that treats daily commutes like a small luxury escape.

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4.7 (4 Reviews)
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Stefan Zapp
31 Jan 2026, 22:32:56

I drive a CX30 with 150 hp. I'm very satisfied with the car.

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Citroen C4
Mazda CX-30

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
25,200 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
129 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,659 kg
Curb weight
1,455 - 1,587 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
422 - 430 L
Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
Length
-
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
458 - 496 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
150 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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