BMW 3 series 2022 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 74 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.6 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
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: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`140 kg | 1`914 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`570 kg | 1`401 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 513 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Mazda 3. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 34 000 | 14 800 | |
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