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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Citroen Holidays comparison

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

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Citroen Holidays: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Citroen Holidays

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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

3 Hatchback

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 substantially 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 markedly more efficient than the Citroen Holidays with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Holidays

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 only slightly 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 visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

3 Hatchback

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 substantially lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 921 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Holidays carries visibly 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 clearly superior 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.

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3 Hatchback

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
Mazda 3 Hatchback
Citroen Holidays

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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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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
Citroen Holidays

Costs and Consumption

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

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

Engine and Performance

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

General

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