Suzuki SX4 2016 vs Mazda CX-3 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Suzuki SX4 engine produces 15 HP more power than Mazda CX-3, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mazda CX-3. Despite the higher power, Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.2 | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-3, which means that by driving the Suzuki SX4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki SX4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Mazda CX-3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`860 | 1`815 | |
| 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 (€): | 15 000 | 12 400 | |
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