BMW 2 series 2013 vs Mazda 3 2013
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 2 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mazda 3 can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 3.0 | 1.5 - 2.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 - 340 HP | 104 - 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 - 500 NM | 144 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 9.6 seconds | 8 - 13.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 - 8.5 | 3.8 - 6.3 | |
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BMW 2 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. On average, a BMW 2 series with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 - 140 mm (5.1 - 5.5 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 2 series is smaller. BMW 2 series is 15 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 419 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. BMW 2 series has 139 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means BMW 2 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`015 | ~ 1`846 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 400 | 11 600 | |
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