Mazda CX-3 2015 vs Suzuki Vitara 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 204 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-3 engine produces 3 HP more power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Suzuki Vitara. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.7 | |
| Mazda CX-3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda CX-3 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Vitara 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. | |||
| Suzuki Vitara 2015 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.61 m | |
| Mazda CX-3 is 10 cm longer than the Suzuki Vitara, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda CX-3 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1260 litres | 710 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda CX-3 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. This could mean that the Mazda CX-3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-3 (by 550 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 Vitara. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Vitara scores higher in safety tests. The Suzuki Vitara scores 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 Suzuki Vitara has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda CX-3, so Mazda CX-3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 13 400 | |
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