Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan (2009 – 2013) vs Suzuki Kizashi (2009 – 2016): specs compared
Both offer around 185 hp at most. The Suzuki Kizashi is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.8 s against 8.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 216 km/h against 212 km/h. The Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan uses less fuel, from 4.4 L/100 km against 7.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,215 kg against 1,495 kg. At 4,651 mm, the Suzuki Kizashi is 71 mm longer than the Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan.
| Specification |
Mazda
3 / Axela Sedan
2009 – 2013
|
Suzuki
Kizashi
2009 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2013 | 2009 – 2016 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 8 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 – 185 hp | 178 – 185 hp |
| Torque | 145 – 400 Nm | 230 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 12.2 s | 7.8 – 8.8 s |
| Top speed | 183 – 212 km/h | 216 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.4 – 7.6 L/100 km | 7.9 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,651 mm |
| Width | 1,753 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm | 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,215 – 1,370 kg | 1,495 – 1,530 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.