Mazda 3 2003 vs Mazda 3 2006

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Mazda 3
2003 - 2006
Mazda 3
2006 - 2009
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.3 - 2.31.3 - 2.3

Performance

Power: 84 - 160 HP84 - 265 HP
Torque: 122 - 245 NM122 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9 - 14.3 seconds6.1 - 14.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.0 - 8.24.7 - 9.7
Mazda 3 2003 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3 2006. On average, Mazda 3 2003 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2006.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.45 m4.42 m
Width: 1.76 m1.76 m
Height: 1.46 m1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 2003 is 3 cm longer than the Mazda 3 2006, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 481 litres300 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
878 litres1229 litres
Mazda 3 2003 has 181 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3 2006. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 2006 (by 351 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.3 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 3 2003 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mazda 3 2006, which means Mazda 3 2003 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`728~ 1`808
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

above average
Average price (€): 12001800
Rating in user reviews: 8.2/10 8.8/10
Pros and Cons: Mazda 3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Mazda 3 has
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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