Mazda 2 2015 vs Mazda 3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Mazda 2 and Mazda 3 have the same engine power, but Mazda 2 torque is 50 NM less than Mazda 3. Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Mazda 2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mazda 2 is smaller, but higher. Mazda 2 is 41 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 2 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
950 litres | 1263 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Mazda 2 has 84 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 313 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Mazda 2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 10 400 | |
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