Skoda Kamiq 2019 vs Mazda CX-3 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 207 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Skoda Kamiq and Mazda CX-3 have the same engine power, but Skoda Kamiq torque is 43 NM more than Mazda CX-3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.7 | |
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The Skoda Kamiq is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Kamiq consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-3, which means that by driving the Skoda Kamiq over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Mazda CX-3 2018: 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: | 182 mm (7.2 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Kamiq 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 Skoda Kamiq version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Skoda Kamiq 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Kamiq 2019 1.5 engine 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: | 4.24 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.54 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Kamiq is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda CX-3, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1395 litres | 1260 litres | |
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Skoda Kamiq has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mazda CX-3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Kamiq (by 135 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Kamiq is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda CX-3. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`808 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 14 400 | |
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