Lexus CT 2011 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 104 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
| Lexus CT engine produces 5 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Mazda 3. Despite less power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 6.5 | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus CT consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Lexus CT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| Lexus CT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Lexus CT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 16 years | |
| 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 Lexus CT 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: | 4.32 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 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, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus CT is 1 cm higher. | |||
| 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 7200 | |
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