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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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: | 12.9 seconds | 13.1 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 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.3 | |
| Suzuki Liana consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3600 | |
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