Mazda CX-3 2015 vs Mazda CX-5 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda CX-3 engine produces 45 HP less power than Mazda CX-5, but torque is 60 NM more than Mazda CX-5. Due to the lower power, Mazda CX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.7 | |
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The Mazda CX-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-3 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-5, which means that by driving the Mazda CX-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda CX-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3, Mazda 2 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda CX-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.67 m | |
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Mazda CX-3 is smaller. Mazda CX-3 is 27 cm shorter than the Mazda CX-5, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda CX-3 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 463 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1260 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Mazda CX-5 has more luggage space. Mazda CX-3 has 113 litres less trunk space than the Mazda CX-5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-5 (by 360 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-3 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mazda CX-5, which means Mazda CX-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda CX-5 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda CX-5 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda CX-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda CX-5 has serious deffects in 250 percent more cases than Mazda CX-3, so Mazda CX-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 9600 | |
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