Mazda 3 2016 vs Toyota Auris 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 15 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1470 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1610 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 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 | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 2 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Auris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2015 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Auris 2015 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 3 is 20 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1263 litres | 1199 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`900 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`285 kg | 1`275 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 615 kg | 545 kg | |
| Mazda 3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than Toyota Auris. Therefore, Mazda 3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 8400 | |
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