Mazda 3 2006 vs Suzuki SX4 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 108 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Suzuki SX4 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 3 HP less power than Suzuki SX4, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato, Kia Carens | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 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: | 4.49 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.55 m | |
| Mazda 3 and Suzuki SX4 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1285 litres | no data | |
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Suzuki SX4 has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 102 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`710 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki SX4 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2800 | |
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