Mazda 3 2006 vs Honda Jazz 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 83 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 1 HP more power than Honda Jazz, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Honda Jazz. Despite the higher power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Honda Jazz is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Mazda 3 2006 1.3 engine: The engine is generally robust, but the use of poor-quality fuel can lead to increased burn formation. Idling speeds tend to be unstable. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger, but lower. Mazda 3 is 58 cm longer than the Honda Jazz, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | 1323 litres | |
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Honda Jazz has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Honda Jazz. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Jazz (by 688 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Honda Jazz, which means Mazda 3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`715 | 1`470 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Honda Jazz has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Honda Jazz, so Honda Jazz quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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