Mazda 3 2006 vs Mazda 3 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 2010 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 2006 engine produces 6 HP less power than Mazda 3 2010, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mazda 3 2010. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.4 | |
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The Mazda 3 2010 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 2006 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2010, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 2006 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 2010 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 2006 is 4 cm shorter than the Mazda 3 2010, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 2006 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | 1360 litres | |
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Mazda 3 2010 has more luggage space. Mazda 3 2006 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3 2010. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 2010 (by 725 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 2006 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 3 2010, which means Mazda 3 2006 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`825 | 1`830 | |
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| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 4200 | |
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