2011 Mazda 3 vs. 2011 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2011 Mazda 3 and 2011 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 3 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C5 weights approximately 281 kg more than 2011 Mazda 3.
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, 2011 Citroen C5 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda 3 | 2011 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Mazda | Citroen |
| Model | 3 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 71 L |
