Mazda 3 2003 vs Mazda 3 2006

 
Mazda 3
2003 - 2006
Mazda 3
2006 - 2009
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 150 HP150 HP
Torque: 187 NM187 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9 seconds9.3 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): 8.27.9
Real fuel consumption: 8.5 l/100km8.2 l/100km
By specification Mazda 3 2003 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 2003 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2006.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 670 km in combined cycle690 km in combined cycle
870 km on highway850 km on highway
640 km with real consumption670 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 13 years13 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.49 m4.42 m
Width: 1.76 m1.76 m
Height: 1.46 m1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 2003 is 7 cm longer than the Mazda 3 2006, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 300 litres300 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
635 litres635 litres
Turning diameter: 10.3 meters10.9 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`7451`790
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

average
Average price (€): 12001800
Rating in user reviews: 8.2/10 8.8/10
Pros and Cons: Mazda 3 has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Mazda 3 has
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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