Mazda CX-3 2018 vs Mitsubishi ASX 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 207 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-3 engine produces 33 HP more power than Mitsubishi ASX, whereas torque is 53 NM more than Mitsubishi ASX. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.1 | |
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The Mitsubishi ASX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda CX-3 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi ASX 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi ASX 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 Mitsubishi ASX version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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: | 12 years | 14 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda CX-3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.64 m | |
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Mazda CX-3 is smaller. Mazda CX-3 is 2 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi ASX, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda CX-3 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 384 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1260 litres | 1219 litres | |
| Mazda CX-3 has 34 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi ASX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-3 (by 41 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`808 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda CX-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi ASX has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda CX-3, so Mazda CX-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 13 800 | |
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