Mazda 3 2009 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 228 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 3 2009 engine produces 11 HP more power than Mazda 3 2006, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Mazda 3 2006. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.4 | |
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The Mazda 3 2009 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 2009 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2006, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 2009 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 460 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 540 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 2009 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Mazda 3 2006 2.3 engine: The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda sensor, and intake manifold adjuster are the most common problems with this engine. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mazda 3 2009 is 11 cm longer than the Mazda 3 2006, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1285 litres | |
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Mazda 3 2006 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 2009 has 78 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3 2006. This could mean that the Mazda 3 2009 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 2009 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda 3 2006, which means Mazda 3 2009 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
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| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2200 | |
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