Volkswagen T-Roc 2017 vs Mazda CX-3 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen T-Roc) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda CX-3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen T-Roc and Mazda CX-3 have the same engine power, but Volkswagen T-Roc torque is 70 NM less than Mazda CX-3. Volkswagen T-Roc reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.4 | |
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The Mazda CX-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen T-Roc consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen T-Roc could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Mazda CX-3 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: | 161 mm (6.3 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.54 m | |
| Volkswagen T-Roc is 4 cm shorter than the Mazda CX-3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen T-Roc is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1290 litres | 1260 litres | |
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Volkswagen T-Roc has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen T-Roc has 95 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 Volkswagen T-Roc (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen T-Roc is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda CX-3, which means Volkswagen T-Roc can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Volkswagen T-Roc has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda CX-3 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen T-Roc, so Volkswagen T-Roc quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 17 000 | |
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