Mazda 3 2019 vs BMW 1 series 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija, BMW X2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2019 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2019 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 14 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1019 litres | 1200 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 50 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 181 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`898 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 20 400 | |
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