Mazda 2 2006 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 2 engine produces 41 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Mazda 2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 2 is smaller, but higher. Mazda 2 is 50 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 2 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 268 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1044 litres | 635 litres | |
| Mazda 2 has 32 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 2 (by 409 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Mazda 2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`530 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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