Suzuki SX4 2007 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 6 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.2 | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki SX4 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Suzuki Grand Vitara | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 3 2006 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
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`610 | 1`770 | |
| 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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