Mazda 3 2006 vs Honda Jazz 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 83 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 7 HP more power than Honda Jazz, whereas torque is 96 NM more than Honda Jazz. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.7 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger, but lower. Mazda 3 is 58 cm longer than the Honda Jazz, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | 1323 litres | |
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Honda Jazz has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Honda Jazz. 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 Honda Jazz (by 688 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Honda Jazz, which means Mazda 3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`470 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Honda Jazz has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Honda Jazz, so Honda Jazz quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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