Mazda 3 2019 vs Toyota Yaris 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 111 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 9 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 180 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 Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 15 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 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: | 4.46 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.51 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger, but lower. Mazda 3 is 52 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 347 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1019 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 52 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Mazda 3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests, but Toyota Yaris is better rated in child safety tests. The Toyota Yaris scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 14 400 | |
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