Mazda 3 2016 vs Mazda 2 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 25 HP more power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger, but lower. Mazda 3 is 41 cm longer than the Mazda 2, 11 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1263 litres | 950 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 3 has 84 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 313 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 2, which means Mazda 3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| 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 (€): | 10 400 | 9600 | |
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