Mazda 3 2009 vs Mazda 3 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 2012 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 2009 engine produces 35 HP less power than Mazda 3 2012, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mazda 3 2012. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 2009 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.  | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 2009 is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 3 2012, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down  | 
1360 litres | 1360 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high  | high  | |
| Mazda 3 2012 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 2009 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mazda 3 2012, so Mazda 3 2012 quality is probably significantly better  | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4600 | |
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