Mazda 3 2007 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 2009 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 2007 engine produces 42 HP less power than Mazda 3 2009, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mazda 3 2009. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.6 | |
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The Mazda 3 2009 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 2007 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2009, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 2007 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 2009 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 2007 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. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 2007 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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 2007 is 4 cm shorter than the Mazda 3 2009, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 2007 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 2009 has more luggage space. Mazda 3 2007 has 40 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 725 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 2007 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 3 2009, which means Mazda 3 2007 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 1`965 | |
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| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 4200 | |
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