Mazda CX-3 2014 vs Mazda 3 2013
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-3 engine produces 30 HP more power than Mazda 3, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda CX-3 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda CX-3 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda CX-3 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mazda CX-3 is smaller, but higher. Mazda CX-3 is 19 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 3 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`860 | 1`815 | |
| 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 | average | |
| Mazda CX-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mazda CX-3, so Mazda CX-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 7000 | |
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