Mazda 3 2014 vs Mazda 2 2010
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 18 HP more power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 77 NM more than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.8 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 3 is 67 cm longer than the Mazda 2, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 787 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 3 has 169 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 2, which means Mazda 3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`490 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests, but Mazda 2 is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda 3 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 3600 | |
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