Mazda MX-5 2015 vs Mazda 3 2016
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| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual/Automatic | |
| Mazda MX-5 is available only with manual gearbox, whereas Mazda 3 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mazda MX-5 is available with rear wheel drive, while Mazda 3 can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol) | 1.5 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 - 160 HP | 100 - 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 - 200 NM | 150 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 8.3 seconds | 8.1 - 11.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 - 6.9 | 3.8 - 8.4 | |
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Mazda MX-5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.24 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 56 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 130 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1334 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 234 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`238 | ~ 1`857 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 10 400 | |
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