Mazda 3 2013 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 2013 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 2013 engine produces 15 HP more power than Mazda 3 2009, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mazda 3 2009. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 2013 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 2013 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 2013 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2009, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 2013 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 2013 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2009. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 2013 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 2 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 3 2013 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 3 2013 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 3 2013 and Mazda 3 2009 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 430 litres | |
| Mazda 3 2013 has 11 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3 2009. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 2013 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 3 2009. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 2013 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda 3 2013 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | Mazda 3 2013 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 2009 has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Mazda 3 2013, so Mazda 3 2013 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 3200 | |
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