Mazda CX-3 2014 vs Mitsubishi ASX 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| Mazda CX-3 engine produces 33 HP more power than Mitsubishi ASX, whereas torque is 56 NM more than Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.1 | |
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi ASX 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 Mitsubishi ASX 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 Mazda CX-3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda CX-3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda CX-3 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: | 4.28 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.64 m | |
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Mazda CX-3 is smaller. Mazda CX-3 is 2 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi ASX, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda CX-3 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 384 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1260 litres | 1219 litres | |
| Mazda CX-3 has 34 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi ASX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-3 (by 41 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda CX-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi ASX has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda CX-3, so Mazda CX-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 13 800 | |
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