Mazda 3 2019 vs BMW 3 series 2022
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.5 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1138 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`914 kg | 2`125 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`401 kg | 1`555 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 513 kg | 570 kg | |
| Mazda 3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than BMW 3 series. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 33 000 | |
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