Suzuki Liana 2004 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Suzuki Liana engine produces 2 HP more power than Mazda 3, but torque is 1 NM less than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Liana consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Liana could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Liana consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | 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. Suzuki Liana might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.47 m | |
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Suzuki Liana is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Liana is 35 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Liana is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 430 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3600 | |
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