Mazda 3 2018 vs Mazda 3 2016
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 2018 engine produces 10 HP less power than Mazda 3 2016, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Mazda 3 2016. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.8 | |
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The Mazda 3 2016 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 2018 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2016, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 2018 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 2016 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) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mazda 3 2018 is 11 cm longer than the Mazda 3 2016, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 351 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1334 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 2018 has 13 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3 2016. This could mean that the Mazda 3 2018 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 9800 | |
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