Suzuki SX4 2007 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Suzuki SX4 is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 15 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.6 | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki SX4 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Suzuki SX4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3 | |
| 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 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 2007 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. Mazda 3 2006 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.47 m | |
| Suzuki SX4 is 2 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1285 litres | |
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Suzuki SX4 has more luggage capacity. Suzuki SX4 has 102 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki SX4 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
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