Lexus CT 2011 vs Mazda 3 2013
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Lexus CT is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mazda 3 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 (petrol) | 1.5 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mazda 3 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 100 - 187 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 144 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.1 - 13.6 seconds | |
| In general, Mazda 3 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Lexus CT. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.1 - 7.6 | |
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Lexus CT petrol engines consumes on average 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Lexus CT is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus CT is 15 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
985 litres | 1263 litres | |
| Lexus CT has 19 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 278 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`845 | ~ 1`864 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 7200 | |
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