Mazda MX-3 1991 vs Ford Puma 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MX-3 engine produces 10 HP more power than Ford Puma, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Ford Puma. Thanks to more power Mazda MX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford Puma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-3 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Puma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-3 could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-3 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Puma. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 650 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda MX-3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda MX-3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda MX-3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 3.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.34 m | |
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Mazda MX-3 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda MX-3 is 24 cm longer than the Ford Puma, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda MX-3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 289 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford Puma. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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