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Citroen Holidays vs Mazda 3 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (43,100 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Holidays or Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Citroen Holidays vs Mazda 3 Hatchback: Key differences

Citroen Holidays

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Mazda 3 Hatchback

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  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • significantly 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

Holidays

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 3 Hatchback is significantly cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Citroen Holidays costs 43,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,085 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Hatchback uses 5.6 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Citroen Holidays with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

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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 3 Hatchback offers marginally more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Holidays delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Mazda 3 Hatchback offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is significantly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 921 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Holidays carries markedly more – 762 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 260 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback 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 £25,000
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Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
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Mazda 3 Hatchback

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Citroen Holidays

The Citroën Holidays wraps the brand's cheerful French charm into a holiday-ready package, with cosy, flexible interiors and styling that makes every errand feel like the start of a mini break. It won't thrill the petrolhead, but as a clever, easygoing companion for family getaways and weekend escapes it delivers exactly what most buyers want: comfort, personality and a mischievous sense of fun.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback

The Mazda 3 hatchback blends elegant design with a surprisingly sporty drive, giving a cabin that feels more upscale than you’d expect for the segment. Practical enough for everyday life yet eager to entertain behind the wheel, it’s a smart, good-humored choice that makes even grocery runs feel like a mini escape.

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Mazda 3 Hatchback

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,100 - 45,700 £
Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
185 - 192 g/km
co2
126 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,368 kg
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
732 - 762 kg
Payload
487 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 180 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 400 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 132 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mazda
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