Suzuki Vitara 2014 vs Mazda CX-3 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 11.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Suzuki Vitara 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 Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.7 | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Vitara consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Vitara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Mazda CX-3 2014: AWD system delivers 98 percent of power to the front wheels under normal conditions, and up to 50 percent of torque can be shifted to the rear wheels in the event of wheel slip. | |||
| 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 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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: | 4.18 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`870 | 1`800 | |
| 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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