BMW X3
BMW X3
sDrive20i M Sport
RM 304,800
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Mazda MX-5 RF
Mazda MX-5 RF
2WD Manual
RM 293,000
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BMW X3 vs Mazda MX-5 RF Comparison

The detailed Cars comparison of BMW X3 and Mazda MX-5 RF, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW X3 priced at RM 304,800 while the Mazda MX-5 RF Cars has a price tag of RM 293,000. Comparing the technical specifications, Mazda MX-5 RF engine displacement is 1998 while the BMW X3 houses a 1998 engine.

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Overview: BMW X3 vs MX-5 RF

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 2 Seats
Engine Displacement 1998 cc 1998 cc
Power 181 hp 181 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

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34 reviews
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From The Experts

Things we like

Both petrol and hybrid powertrain options available

Refreshed design with distinctive lighting elements

Upgraded interior, advanced infotainment features

Inclusion of safety-focused driver assistance systems

Competitive pricing for varied trim levels

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Engaging driving experience

Practical retractable hardtop

Modern tech

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Things we don't like

Limited color options for individual tastes

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Limited practicality

Becomes nosy sometimes

Performance ceiling

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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 65 L 45 L
Front Tread 1620 mm --
Rear Tread 1636 mm --
Length 4708 mm 3915 mm
Width 1891 mm 1735 mm
Height 1676 mm 1235 mm
Wheel Base 2864 mm 2310 mm
No Of Doors 5 2
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 2 Seats
Kerb Weight -- 1119 kg
Ground Clearance -- 135 mm
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Engine Details

Engine 2.0L Petrol Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Fuel Supply System Direct Injection Direct Injection
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Valve Configuration -- DOHC
Compression Ratio -- 13.0:1
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Performance

Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Engine Displacement 1998 cc 1998 cc
Power 181 hp 181 hp
Torque 300 Nm 205 Nm
Acceleration 8.2 s --
Top Speed 215 kmph --
RPM At Max Power -- 7000 RPM
RPM At Max Torque -- 4000 RPM
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Adjustable Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type Electric Power Electric Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Discs
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-Link

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Gear Box 8-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type RWD --
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle -- No

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 19 Inch 17 Inch
Tyre Size 245/50 R19 205/45 R17
Tyre Type Runflat Radial
Wheel Size R19 R19
Spare Tyre Size -- 205/45 R17
Spare Tyre Material -- Alloy
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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags Yes No
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes No
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes --
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Yes --
Rear Camera Yes Yes
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes Yes
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes --
Lane Departure Warning System Yes No
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes --
Side Airbag-Rear -- No
Knee Airbags -- No
Day & Night Rear View Mirror -- Yes
Front Parking Sensors -- No
Rear Parking Sensors -- Yes
360 Camera -- No
Emergency Stop Signal -- Yes
Park Assist -- No
Blind Spot monitor -- No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert -- Yes
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes --
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control 3 Zone 3 Zone Single Zone Single Zone
Rear A/C Vents Yes No
Heater Yes Yes
Accessory Power Outlet Front & Rear Front & Rear Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Front & Rear Front & Rear Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes No
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes No
Rear Reading Lamp Yes No
Vanity Mirror Yes --
Trunk Light Yes --
Glove Box Cooling -- No
Ventilated Front Seats -- No
Ventilated Rear Seats -- No
Adaptive Cruise Control -- No
Automatic Headlamps -- Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps -- No
Memory Seats -- No
Wireless Charger -- No
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 12.3 Inch 12.3 Inch 8.8 Inch 8.8 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes Yes
Audio System HiFi HiFi BOSE BOSE
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
Navigation System Yes --
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Touch Screen Yes Yes
No Of Speakers -- 9 9
Voice Control -- Yes
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size -- 4.6 Inch 4.6 Inch
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Adjustable Headrest Front & Rear Front & Rear Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats Yes --
Heated Seats - Rear No No
Rear Seat Headrest Yes No
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes No
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat Yes No
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather Leather Leather
Leather-Wrapped Gear Knob -- Yes
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes No
Integrated Antenna Yes No
Power Antenna No Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper Yes Yes
Rear Window Wiper Yes No
Rear Window Defogger Yes No
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Daytime Running Lights LED LED LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
Roof Carrier No No
Roof Rail Yes No
Sun Roof No No
Removable Convertible Top No Yes
Side Stepper No No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Rear Window Washer -- No
Headlamps Washer -- No
Fog Lights Rear -- Yes
Moon Roof -- No
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Interior

Ambient Light Yes --
Sun Visors Yes --

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BMW X3 vs Mazda MX-5 RF FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BMW X3 vs Mazda MX-5 RF?

X3 is priced at RM 304,800 and MX-5 RF is priced at RM 293,000. Hence MX-5 RF is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Which Car has more power between BMW X3 vs Mazda MX-5 RF?

The BMW X3 has power of 181 hp with 300 Nm torque and Mazda MX-5 RF has power of 181 hp with 205 Nm torque. The BMW X3 and Mazda MX-5 RF both have same power.

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Which Car has more safety features between BMW X3 vs Mazda MX-5 RF?

X3 safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Lane Departure Warning System and Speed Sensing Door Locks

MX-5 RF safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert

The BMW X3 has higher number of sefety features than MX-5 RF, hence BMW X3 is more safer than Mazda MX-5 RF.

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Which Car has more comfort features between X3 vs MX-5 RF?

X3 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror and Trunk Light

MX-5 RF comfort features: Air Conditioner, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Power Windows Front and Automatic Headlamps

The BMW X3 has higher number of comfort features than MX-5 RF, hence BMW X3 is more comfortable than Mazda MX-5 RF.

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What is X3 vs MX-5 RF dimension size comparison?

The X3 dimension are 4708 mm length, 1891 mm width, 1676 mm height while the MX-5 RF Dimensions are 3915 mm length, 1735 mm width, 1235 mm height. Hence, the X3 is more longer, X3 is more wider and X3 is more higher.

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