Mazda 3 2006 vs Mazda 3 2009

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Mazda 3
2006 - 2009
Mazda 3
2009 - 2011
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.3 - 2.31.6 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 84 - 265 HP105 - 260 HP
Torque: 122 - 380 NM145 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.1 - 14.9 seconds6.1 - 13.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.7 - 9.74.4 - 9.6
Mazda 3 2006 petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3 2009. On average, Mazda 3 2006 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2009.
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Ground clearance: 160 mm (6.3 inches)145 - 155 mm (5.7 - 6.1 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 2006 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.42 m4.47 m
Width: 1.76 m1.76 m
Height: 1.46 m1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 2006 is 5 cm shorter than the Mazda 3 2009, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 2006 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 300 litres481 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1229 litres1360 litres
Mazda 3 2009 has more luggage space.
Mazda 3 2006 has 181 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3 2009. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 2009 (by 131 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 3 2006 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 3 2009, which means Mazda 3 2006 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`808~ 1`856
Safety:
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 18004200
Pros and Cons: Mazda 3 has
  • higher ground clearance
  • lower price
Mazda 3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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