VAZ 2106 1976 vs Mazda CX-3 2014

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VAZ 2106
1976 - 2006
Mazda CX-3
2014 - 2018
Body: SedanCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual Manual/Automatic
VAZ 2106 is available only with manual gearbox, whereas Mazda CX-3 has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
VAZ 2106 is available only with rear wheel drive, while Mazda CX-3 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.3 - 1.6 (petrol)1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mazda CX-3 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 64 - 75 HP105 - 150 HP
Torque: 92 - 116 NM204 - 270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 16 - 19 seconds8.7 - 11.9 seconds
In general, Mazda CX-3 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than VAZ 2106. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.9 - 10.54.0 - 6.4
VAZ 2106 petrol engines consumes on average 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda CX-3.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.17 m4.28 m
Width: 1.61 m1.77 m
Height: 1.44 m1.55 m
VAZ 2106 is smaller.
VAZ 2106 is 11 cm shorter than the Mazda CX-3, 15 cm narrower, while the height of VAZ 2106 is 11 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 345 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1260 litres
VAZ 2106 has 5 litres less trunk space than the Mazda CX-3.
Turning diameter: no data10.6 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`435~ 1`814
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
high
Average price (€): 300011 200
Pros and Cons: VAZ 2106 has
  • manual gearbox only
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower price
Mazda CX-3 has
  • both manual and automatic
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
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