Mazda 3 2006 vs Honda Jazz 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 83 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 22 HP more power than Honda Jazz, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Honda Jazz. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Honda Jazz is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger, but lower. Mazda 3 is 58 cm longer than the Honda Jazz, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | 1323 litres | |
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Honda Jazz has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Honda Jazz. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Jazz (by 688 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Honda Jazz, which means Mazda 3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`470 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Honda Jazz has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Honda Jazz, so Honda Jazz quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1800 | |
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