Mazda MX-5 2015 vs Mazda 3 2016
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 40 HP more power than Mazda 3, but torque is 10 NM less than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda MX-5) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.24 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 56 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 130 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1263 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 234 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`260 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 10 400 | |
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