Mazda CX-3 2015 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: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-3 engine produces 5 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.1 | |
| Mazda CX-3 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Mazda CX-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3, Mazda 2 | Used also on Mazda 2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.47 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`800 | 1`800 | |
| 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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