Ford F150 2009 vs Mazda 3 2006
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Ford F150 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mazda 3 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ford F150 is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mazda 3 can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 3.5 - 6.2 (petrol) | 1.3 - 2.3 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mazda 3 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 248 - 411 HP | 84 - 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 - 588 NM | 122 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.1 - 14.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 - 15.7 | 4.7 - 9.7 | |
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Ford F150 petrol engines consumes on average 5.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.89 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 2.02 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.91 m | 1.47 m | |
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Ford F150 is larger. Ford F150 is 140 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 26 cm wider, while the height of Ford F150 is 44 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1572 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1855 litres | 1285 litres | |
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Ford F150 has more luggage capacity. Ford F150 has 1159 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford F150 (by 570 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 14.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford F150 is 3.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Ford F150 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 3`390 | ~ 1`796 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 2200 | |
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