Mazda 3 2006 vs Mazda 3 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 2006 engine produces 6 HP more power than Mazda 3 2003, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Mazda 3 2003. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.2 | |
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The Mazda 3 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 2006 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2003, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 2006 could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 460 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 540 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda Tribute | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 2006 and Mazda 3 2003 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1285 litres | 675 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 2006 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 3 2003, which means Mazda 3 2006 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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