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| ×2016 Ford Explorer 4WD 4dr XLT | ×2018 Mazda CX-3 GT | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$40,999 | CA$27,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,690 | CA$1,895 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$1,000 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$772/month | CA$527/month |
| Awards | - |  Best subcompact SUV of 2018 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 3,5 l V6 | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 290 hp @ 6,500 rpm (216 kW) | 146 hp @ 6,000 rpm (109 kW) |
| Torque | 255 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (346 N·m) | 146 lb·ft @ 2,800 rpm (198 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | 4x4 | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | SUV |
| Category | N/A | Subcompact SUV |
| Assembly | N/A | Hiroshima, JP |
| Generation | N/A | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 14.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Combined | 13.0 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 538 km | 631 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 305 g/km | 180 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | optional | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | N/A | standard |
| Head-up display | N/A | standard |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional | N/A |
| Remote engine start | standard | N/A |
| GPS | optional | standard |
| 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 | standard | N/A |
| Bluetooth audio | N/A | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard | N/A |
| Premium audio system | N/A | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 12 m | 6 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/60HR18 | P215/50VR18 |
| Rear tires | P245/60HR18 | P215/50VR18 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 7 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | 1,768 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,778 mm (70″) | 1,547 mm (61″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm (113″) | 2,570 mm (101″) |
| Front track | 1,702 mm (67″) | 1,524 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,702 mm (67″) | 1,521 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 2,100 kg (4,630 lb) | 1,262 kg (2,782 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 7 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 595 l and 2,285 l | between 408 l and 1,484 l |
| Fuel tank | 70 l (15 gal) | 48 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 907 kg (2,000 lb) | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | 9.5 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | 189 km/h (117 mph) (estimated) |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km | 3 years/unlimited |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/unlimited |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 71% | 80% |
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