Mazda CX-3 2018 vs Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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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 | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 207 NM | 254 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-3 engine produces 50 HP more power than Citroen C3 Aircross, but torque is 47 NM less than Citroen C3 Aircross. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 3.9 | |
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The Citroen C3 Aircross is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-3 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Aircross, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda CX-3 could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C3 Aircross 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 provides 98% of power to the front under normal conditions and can shift up to 50% of torque to the rear if wheels slip. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C3 Aircross might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda CX-3 2018 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 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.60 m | |
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Mazda CX-3 is larger, but lower. Mazda CX-3 is 12 cm longer than the Citroen C3 Aircross, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda CX-3 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1260 litres | 520 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda CX-3 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3 Aircross. 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 740 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Citroen C3 Aircross. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`808 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 11 600 | |
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