Dodge Avenger 2007 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Dodge Avenger engine produces 6 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Mazda 3. Despite the higher power, Dodge Avenger reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.9 | |
| Dodge Avenger consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Dodge Avenger over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Dodge Avenger gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Dodge Avenger is larger. Dodge Avenger is 43 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 8 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Avenger is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 635 litres | |
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Dodge Avenger has more luggage capacity. Dodge Avenger has 150 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Avenger is 0.2 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): | 2`040 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1800 | |
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