BMW 3 series 2005 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 45 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.9 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 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 690 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) | |
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: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 3 2006 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series is 3 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1285 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 47 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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