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Citroen C4 vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Citroen C4 vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.6 (7 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • noticeably 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:

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

Citroen C4 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,271 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C4 uses 4.7 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

MX-5 Roadster

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 Citroen C4 offers somewhat more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C4 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C4 delivers substantially more torque with 270 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 118 Nm more.

C4

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Citroen C4 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is noticeably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,403 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers significantly more boot space – 510 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 380 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C4 carries considerably more – 406 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 254 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C4 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £20,700
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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Andrzej
9 Jun 2026, 17:24:58

Super wygodne i ciche i komfortowe auto

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steve
7 Jun 2026, 19:55:21

Super sleek, drives beautifully and is different, second hand price low milage and insurance , its a triple winner for me.

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20 May 2026, 16:06:29

Fiyat performans olarak c4 daha önde görüyorum

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 32,200 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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