BMW 3 series 2022 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 30 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 10 NM more than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.7 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 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: | 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 141 mm (5.6 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 |
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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 | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 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`055 kg | 1`959 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`500 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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