Suzuki SX4 2016 vs Mazda CX-3 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Suzuki SX4) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda CX-3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-3 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 12 HP more power than Mazda CX-3, but torque is 114 NM less than Mazda CX-3. Despite the higher power, Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 48 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki SX4 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 Suzuki SX4 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from five 4x4 versions of Suzuki SX4 2016 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | Used also on Mazda 3, Mazda 2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki SX4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda CX-3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Suzuki SX4 2016 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.55 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki SX4 is 3 cm longer than the Mazda CX-3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1269 litres | 1260 litres | |
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Suzuki SX4 has more luggage capacity. Suzuki SX4 has 80 litres more trunk space than the Mazda CX-3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki SX4 (by 9 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda CX-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda CX-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki SX4 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mazda CX-3, so Mazda CX-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 11 200 | |
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