BMW 3 series 2022 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 2 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 60 NM more than Mazda 3. Despite less power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.7 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 6 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1138 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`135 kg | 1`959 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`580 kg | 1`394 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 565 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 34 000 | 14 800 | |
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