Mazda 3 2003 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 2003 and Mazda 3 2006 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mazda 3 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 2006 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 2003 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2006, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 2003 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 2003 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 16 years | 16 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 2003 and Mazda 3 2006 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | 635 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 2003 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mazda 3 2006, which means Mazda 3 2003 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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