Mazda CX-3 2014 vs Mazda CX-5 2012

 
Mazda CX-3
2014 - 2018
Mazda CX-5
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 150 HP150 HP
Torque: 210 NM210 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.7 seconds9.3 seconds
Mazda CX-3 and Mazda CX-5 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mazda CX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.46.2
Mazda CX-3 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda CX-3 could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 44 litres56 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 680 km in combined cycle900 km in combined cycle
800 km on highway1050 km on highway
Mazda CX-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Mazda CX-3 has 4x4: AWD system delivers 98 percent of power to the front wheels under normal conditions, and up to 50 percent of torque can be shifted to the rear wheels in the event of wheel slip.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 14 years14 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.28 m4.54 m
Width: 1.77 m1.84 m
Height: 1.55 m1.67 m
Mazda CX-3 is smaller.
Mazda CX-3 is 27 cm shorter than the Mazda CX-5, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda CX-3 is 12 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 350 litres463 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1260 litres1620 litres
Mazda CX-5 has more luggage space.
Mazda CX-3 has 113 litres less trunk space than the Mazda CX-5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-5 (by 360 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda CX-3 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mazda CX-5, which means Mazda CX-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: 1`860 kg1`945 kg
Net weight:1`235 kg1`411 kg
Load capacity:625 kg534 kg
Mazda CX-3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem more than Mazda CX-5. Therefore, Mazda CX-3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety:
Mazda CX-5 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda CX-5 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
high

above average
Mazda CX-3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Mazda CX-5 has serious deffects in 250 percent more cases than Mazda CX-3, so Mazda CX-3 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 10 2007000
Pros and Cons: Mazda CX-3 has
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • fewer faults
Mazda CX-5 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • lower price
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