Mazda 3 2006 vs Mazda 3 2009
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.3 - 2.3 | 1.6 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 - 265 HP | 105 - 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 - 380 NM | 145 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 - 14.9 seconds | 6.1 - 13.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 - 9.7 | 4.4 - 9.6 | |
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Mazda 3 2006 petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3 2009. On average, Mazda 3 2006 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2009. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 145 - 155 mm (5.7 - 6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 2006 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 2006 is 5 cm shorter than the Mazda 3 2009, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 2006 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1229 litres | 1360 litres | |
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Mazda 3 2009 has more luggage space. Mazda 3 2006 has 181 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3 2009. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 2009 (by 131 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 2006 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 3 2009, which means Mazda 3 2006 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`808 | ~ 1`856 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4200 | |
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