Mazda 2 2006 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 146 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 5 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 1 NM more than Mazda 3. Despite less power, Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.9 | |
| Mazda 2 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Mazda 3 2006 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 2 is smaller, but higher. Mazda 2 is 50 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 2 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 268 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1044 litres | 635 litres | |
| Mazda 2 has 32 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 2 (by 409 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 1.1 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`515 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
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