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| ×2018 Mazda CX-3 GS AWD | ×2016 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SHO AWD | |
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$24,695 | CA$48,499 |
| Fees | CA$1,895 | CA$1,650 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$465/month | CA$913/month |
| Awards |  Best subcompact SUV of 2018 | - |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 | 3,5 l V6 |
| Power | 146 hp @ 6,000 rpm (109 kW) | 365 hp @ 5,500 rpm (272 kW) |
| Torque | 146 lb·ft @ 2,800 rpm (198 N·m) | 350 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 5,000 rpm (475 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Regular | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | N/A | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | Sedan |
| Category | Subcompact SUV | N/A |
| Assembly | Hiroshima, JP | N/A |
| Generation | 1 | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 8.8 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.5 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 548 km | 605 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 192 g/km | 237 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | optional | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | N/A | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | standard | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | N/A | standard |
| Massage seats | N/A | optional |
| Head-up display | optional | N/A |
| Smart key | N/A | standard |
| Lane departure warning | optional | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | optional |
| Remote engine start | N/A | standard |
| GPS | N/A | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Sirius XM | N/A | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | N/A |
| Premium audio system | N/A | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 6 m | 12 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/60HR16 | P245/45VR20 |
| Rear tires | P215/60HR16 | P245/45VR20 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | N/A | 5,154 mm (203″) |
| Width | 1,768 mm (70″) | 1,935 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,542 mm (61″) | 1,542 mm (61″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm (101″) | 2,868 mm (113″) |
| Front track | 1,524 mm (60″) | 1,659 mm (65″) |
| Rear track | 1,521 mm (60″) | 1,664 mm (66″) |
| Weight | 1,349 kg (2,974 lb) | 1,969 kg (4,341 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 453 l and 1,529 l | 569 l |
| Fuel tank | 45 l (10 gal) | 72 l (16 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.5 s (estimated) | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | 189 km/h (117 mph) (estimated) | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/unlimited | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/unlimited | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 80% | 72% |
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