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| ×2012 Mazda Mazda3 4dr HB Sport Auto GX | ×2018 Ford Flex SEL AWD | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$18,095 | CA$41,299 |
| Fees | CA$1,695 | CA$1,790 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$341/month | CA$777/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 | - |
| Power | 148 hp @ 6,500 rpm (110 kW) | - |
| Torque | 135 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (183 N·m) | - |
| Induction | Atmospheric | - |
| Fuel | Regular | - |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Category | N/A | Mid-size SUV under $50,000 |
| Assembly | N/A | Oakville, ON, CA |
| Generation | N/A | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 8.7 L/100km | N/A |
| Highway | 6.0 L/100km | N/A |
| Combined | 7.5 L/100km | N/A |
| Autonomy | 733 km | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 173 g/km | 303 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | N/A | optional |
| Heated front seats | N/A | standard |
| Smart key | N/A | standard |
| Blindspot detection | N/A | optional |
| Remote engine start | N/A | standard |
| GPS | N/A | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | N/A | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | standard |
| Sirius XM | N/A | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | optional | N/A |
| Premium audio system | N/A | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 10 m | 12 m |
| Front suspension | independent, coil springs | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/55R16 | P235/60TR18 |
| Rear tires | P205/55R16 | P235/60TR18 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,506 mm (177″) | N/A |
| Width | 1,755 mm (69″) | 1,928 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,471 mm (58″) | 1,727 mm (68″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm (104″) | 2,995 mm (118″) |
| Front track | 1,534 mm (60″) | 1,661 mm (65″) |
| Rear track | 1,519 mm (60″) | 1,661 mm (65″) |
| Weight | 1,343 kg (2,961 lb) | 2,106 kg (4,643 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 7 |
| Trunk | between 481 l and 1,212 l | between 416 l and 2,356 l |
| Fuel tank | 55 l (12 gal) | 70 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | 907 kg (2,000 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | 9.1 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/80,000 km | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Driving | ||
| Safety | ||
| Interior | N/A | |
| Reliability | ||
| Winter driving | N/A | |
| Comfort | N/A | |
| Fuel economy | N/A | |
| Infotainment | N/A | |
| Overall | N/A | |
| Average | 78% | 74% |
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