Mazda CX-3 2015 vs Ford EcoSport 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-3 engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford EcoSport, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Ford EcoSport. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.4 | |
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The Mazda CX-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-3 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford EcoSport, 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: | 48 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford EcoSport 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 Ford EcoSport version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.65 m | |
| Mazda CX-3 and Ford EcoSport are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 333 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1260 litres | 1238 litres | |
| Mazda CX-3 has 17 litres more trunk space than the Ford EcoSport. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-3 (by 22 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mazda CX-3 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 Ford EcoSport has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Mazda CX-3, so Mazda CX-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 9200 | |
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