Infiniti Q50 2013 vs Mazda CX-3 2015
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Infiniti Q50) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda CX-3) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 204 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Infiniti Q50 is more dynamic to drive. Infiniti Q50 engine produces 50 HP more power than Mazda CX-3, whereas torque is 196 NM more than Mazda CX-3. Thanks to more power Infiniti Q50 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.8 | |
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The Infiniti Q50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Infiniti Q50 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-3, which means that by driving the Infiniti Q50 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1540 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1800 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Infiniti Q50 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.55 m | |
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Infiniti Q50 is larger, but lower. Infiniti Q50 is 52 cm longer than the Mazda CX-3, 6 cm wider, while the height of Infiniti Q50 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1260 litres | |
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Infiniti Q50 has more luggage capacity. Infiniti Q50 has 150 litres more trunk space than the Mazda CX-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Infiniti Q50 is better rated in child safety tests. The Infiniti Q50 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 11 200 | |
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