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: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Avenger engine produces 95 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Dodge Avenger reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.7 | |
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The Dodge Avenger is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Avenger consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| Dodge Avenger gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 320'000 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 Dodge Avenger engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | Used also on Mazda CX-7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Avenger might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 3 2006 2.3 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its capacity is quite limited. The engine also requires high quality fuel and tends to use more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.44 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 41 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 | 1229 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: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| 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`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
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