Mazda CX-3 2018 vs Suzuki Vitara 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda CX-3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Suzuki Vitara) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-3 engine produces 2 HP less power than Suzuki Vitara, but torque is 119 NM more than Suzuki Vitara. Despite less power, Mazda CX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.8 | |
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The Mazda CX-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-3 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that by driving the Mazda CX-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Mazda CX-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Vitara 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. | |||
| Suzuki Vitara 2018 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: | 1.54 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 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1260 litres | no data | |
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Suzuki Vitara has more luggage space. 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. | |||
| 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`755 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 14 000 | 18 400 | |
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