Mazda 3 2016 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda 3 2016) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda 3 2013) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 2016 engine produces 5 HP more power than Mazda 3 2013, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Mazda 3 2013. Despite the higher power, Mazda 3 2016 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 2016 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 2016 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2013, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 2016 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 2016 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2013. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 2016 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) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 2 | Used also on Mazda 2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 2016 and Mazda 3 2013 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1263 litres | 1263 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 7600 | |
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