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: | 106 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Suzuki Liana is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Liana engine produces 1 HP more power than Mazda 3, but torque is 1 NM less than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Suzuki Liana reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 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 0.6 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 90 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Liana is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Suzuki Liana can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3600 | |
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