Suzuki Vitara 2015 vs Mazda CX-3 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 204 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-3 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Vitara engine produces 3 HP less power than Mazda CX-3, whereas torque is 48 NM less than Mazda CX-3. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.9 | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Vitara consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-3, which means that by driving the Suzuki Vitara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Vitara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Vitara 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 Vitara version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from five 4x4 versions of Suzuki Vitara 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
| Suzuki Vitara 2015 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: | 4.18 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.55 m | |
| Suzuki Vitara is 10 cm shorter than the Mazda CX-3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Vitara is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
710 litres | 1260 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki Vitara has 25 litres more trunk space than the Mazda CX-3. The Mazda CX-3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-3 (by 550 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Vitara is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda CX-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Vitara is better rated in child safety tests. The Suzuki Vitara scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda CX-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Vitara has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda CX-3, so Mazda CX-3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 12 400 | |
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