Mazda CX-3 2014 vs Mazda 3 2013

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Mazda CX-3
2014 - 2018
Mazda 3
2013 - 2016
Body: Crossover / SUVHatchback
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/AutomaticManual/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 - 2.01.5 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 105 - 150 HP100 - 187 HP
Torque: 204 - 270 NM144 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.7 - 11.9 seconds8.1 - 13.6 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.0 - 6.44.1 - 7.6
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.
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Ground clearance: 155 mm (6.1 inches)155 mm (6.1 inches)

Dimensions

Length: 4.28 m4.47 m
Width: 1.77 m1.79 m
Height: 1.55 m1.45 m
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 litres364 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1260 litres1263 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 meters10.6 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 (€): 14 0007600
Pros and Cons: Mazda CX-3 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
Mazda 3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • lower price
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