BMW 3 series 2001 vs Mazda 3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 5 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 675 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 27 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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