Mazda CX-3 2014 vs Mazda 3 2013
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| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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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: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mazda CX-3 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mazda 3 can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 | 1.5 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 - 150 HP | 100 - 187 HP | |
| Torque: | 204 - 270 NM | 144 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 - 11.9 seconds | 8.1 - 13.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 - 6.4 | 4.1 - 7.6 | |
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Mazda CX-3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. On average, Mazda CX-3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mazda CX-3 is smaller, but higher. Mazda CX-3 is 20 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda CX-3 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1260 litres | 1263 litres | |
| Mazda CX-3 has 14 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 3 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`814 | ~ 1`864 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda 3 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 7000 | |
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