2007 Citroen C4 vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C4 and 2007 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C4 (181 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 202 kg more than 2007 Citroen C4.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C4. (180 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C4 | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | C4 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1338 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
