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Citroen C4 vs Mazda MX-30 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Mazda MX-30?

Citroen C4 vs Mazda MX-30: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-30

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
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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

C4

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 C4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Mazda MX-30 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,286 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C4 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 18.3 kWh/100km for the Mazda MX-30. That’s a difference of about 3.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 342 km more than the Mazda MX-30.

MX-30

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 very slightly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C4 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

C4

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, Citroen C4 is visibly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 446 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers visibly more boot space – 510 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C4 carries very slightly more – 406 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C4 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.

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 : 14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 354 - 427 km
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Reviews Citroen C4

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Mustafa
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Mazda MX-30

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
22 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Length
-
Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
1,555 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
402 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
125 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
830 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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