Add vehicles | 2021 Mazda Mazda3 GX (man) | 2021 Kia Forte LX (man) |
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Pricing | ||
MSRP | CA$20,750 | CA$17,895 |
Fees | CA$1,750 | CA$1,645 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$390/month | CA$336/month |
Awards | Best compact car of 2021 | - |
Powertrain | ||
Engine | 2,0 l I-4 | 2,0 l I-4 |
Power | 155 hp @ 6,000 rpm (116 kW) | 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm (110 kW) |
Torque | 150 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (203 N·m) | 132 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (179 N·m) |
Induction | Atmospheric | Atmospheric |
Fuel | Regular | Regular |
Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Vehicle type / Category | ||
Vehicle type | Sedan | Sedan |
Category | Compact Car | Compact Car |
Assembly | Salamanca, MX | Pesquería, NLE, MX |
Generation | 4 | 3 |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
City | 8.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Highway | 6.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Combined | 7.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Autonomy | 649 km | 697 km |
CO₂ emissions | 180 g/km | 180 g/km |
Equipment | ||
Sunroof | not available | not available |
Heated front seats | standard | standard |
Heated rear seats | not available | not available |
Heated steering wheel | not available | not available |
Ventilated front seats | not available | not available |
Massage seats | not available | N/A |
Head-up display | not available | N/A |
Surround-view camera | not available | N/A |
Smart key | not available | N/A |
Blindspot detection | standard | not available |
Forward collision warning | N/A | not available |
Autonomous emergency braking | N/A | not available |
Lane departure warning | not available | not available |
Adaptive cruise control | not available | not available |
Remote engine start | available | N/A |
GPS | N/A | not available |
Infotainment | ||
Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
Front USB ports | N/A | standard |
Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | standard |
Android Auto compatible | standard | standard |
Sirius XM | not available | not available |
Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
Wi-Fi hotspot | not available | N/A |
Wireless phone charging | available | not available |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
Steering | rack and pinion with assist | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
Rear suspension | semi-independent, torsion beam | semi-independent, torsion bars |
Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
Front tires | P205/6516 | P195/65R15 |
Rear tires | P205/6516 | P195/65R15 |
Safety | ||
Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions / Weight | ||
Length | 4,662 mm (184″) | 4,640 mm (183″) |
Width | 2,028 mm (80″) | 1,800 mm (71″) |
Height | 1,445 mm (57″) | 1,435 mm (56″) |
Wheelbase | 2,726 mm (107″) | 2,700 mm (106″) |
Weight | 1,328 kg (2,928 lb) | 1,228 kg (2,707 lb) |
Capacities | ||
Passengers | 5 | 5 |
Trunk | between 374 l and 940 l | 434 l |
Fuel tank | 50 l (11 gal) | 53 l (12 gal) |
Towing capacity | not recommended | not recommended |
Performance | ||
0-100 km/h | N/A | 9.2 s (estimated) |
80-120 km/h | N/A | 6.5 s (estimated) |
Top speed | N/A | N/A |
Braking distance | N/A | 43 m (estimated) |
Warranty | ||
Base warranty | 3 years/unlimited | 5 years/100,000 km |
Powertrain warranty | 5 years/unlimited | 5 years/100,000 km |
The Car Guide rating | ||
Fuel economy | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Reliability | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Safety | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Infotainment | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Driving | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Overall | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Average | 83% | 79% |