Honda HR-V 2015 vs Mazda CX-3 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Honda HR-V engine produces 5 HP more power than Mazda CX-3, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mazda CX-3. Despite the higher power, Honda HR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.4 | |
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The Honda HR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda HR-V consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-3, which means that by driving the Honda HR-V over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Honda HR-V gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Honda HR-V can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Honda HR-V version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda HR-V might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda CX-3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.54 m | |
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Honda HR-V is larger. Honda HR-V is 2 cm longer than the Mazda CX-3, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda HR-V is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 393 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1456 litres | 1260 litres | |
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Honda HR-V has more luggage capacity. Honda HR-V has 43 litres more trunk space than the Mazda CX-3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda HR-V (by 196 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda HR-V is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda CX-3, which means Honda HR-V can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 18 600 | |
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