Toyota Avensis 2003 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 3 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 9 NM more than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Avensis could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota RAV4, Toyota Avensis Verso | 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. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Toyota Avensis is 21 cm longer than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Avensis is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 635 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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