Mazda MX-5 2005 vs Mazda MX-3 1991
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual | |
| Mazda MX-5 is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Mazda MX-3 is available only with manual gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mazda MX-5 is available with rear wheel drive, while Mazda MX-3 can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.0 | 1.6 - 1.8 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 - 167 HP | 90 - 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 - 190 NM | 135 - 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 - 9.6 seconds | 8.5 - 10.5 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 - 8.8 | 6.9 - 9.5 | |
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Mazda MX-5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda MX-3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.31 m | |
| Mazda MX-5 is 22 cm shorter than the Mazda MX-3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 289 litres | |
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Mazda MX-3 has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 139 litres less trunk space than the Mazda MX-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`365 | ~ 1`474 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 1000 | |
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