Mazda CX-3 2014 vs Suzuki SX4 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Mazda CX-3 engine produces 30 HP more power than Suzuki SX4, but torque is 110 NM less than Suzuki SX4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.6 | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki SX4 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. | |||
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: | 13 years | 5 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.59 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda CX-3 is 3 cm shorter than the Suzuki SX4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda CX-3 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1260 litres | 1269 litres | |
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Suzuki SX4 has more luggage space. Mazda CX-3 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki SX4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki SX4 (by 9 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda CX-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki SX4 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mazda CX-3, so Mazda CX-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 15 000 | |
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