Mazda 3 2006 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 28 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
| By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 3 2006 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2006 1.6 engine Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise. One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.53 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger, but lower. Mazda 3 is 62 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 3 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Mazda 3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda 3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota Yaris, so Mazda 3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 10.0/10 | |
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