Citroën C3 II or Mazda 2 DE?

2009–2016 vs 2007–2014 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: C3 II 3,941 mm, 2 DE 3,885 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: C3 II 300 l, 2 DE 250 l.
Lowest consumption: C3 II 3.4 l/100 km, 2 DE 4.2 l/100 km.
Power: C3 II 44–88 kW, 2 DE 50–76 kW.
Standard equipment: C3 II 20 items (Attraction), 2 DE 22 items (Comfort).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Citroën C3 II2009–2016 · 14 engines · Attraction, Seduction, Exclusive, DynamiqueSpecifications →Listings →

Mazda 2 DE2007–2014 · 10 engines · Comfort, Exclusive, Sports-Line, ImpulsSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Citroën C3 II2009–2016no listings	Mazda 2 DE2007–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,941 mm	Length3,885 mm
Width	Width1,728 mm	Width1,695 mm
Height	Height1,524 mm	Height1,475 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,466 mm	Wheelbase2,490 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume300 l	Trunk volume250 l
Curb weight	Curb weight980 kg–1,170 kg	Curb weight975 kg–1,095 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank43 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2016	Production years2007–2014
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines10
Power	Power44–88 kW (60–120 hp)	Power50–76 kW (68–103 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6	Displacement (l)1.3–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.4 l/100 km · 1.6 BlueHDi 100	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 1.6 MZ-CD 95
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 1.6 HDi 112	Best 0–100 km/h10.4 s · 1.5 103
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed188 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Comfort
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim20 · Attraction	Items in the base trim22 · Comfort
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim33 · Sports-Line
Equipment · Comfort5 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Citroën C3 II or Mazda 2 DE?

Length: Citroën C3 II 3,941 mm, Mazda 2 DE 3,885 mm (a 56 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,466 vs 2,490 mm. Boot: 300 vs 250 l.

Which uses less fuel — Citroën C3 II or Mazda 2 DE?

The most frugal Citroën C3 II uses 3.4 l/100 km (1.6 BlueHDi 100); the most frugal Mazda 2 DE 4.2 l/100 km (1.6 MZ-CD 95).

Which is more powerful — Citroën C3 II or Mazda 2 DE?

The strongest Citroën C3 II makes 88 kW (120 hp) (1.6 VTi 120); the strongest Mazda 2 DE 76 kW (103 hp) (1.5 103).

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