Mazda 3 2006 vs Seat Toledo 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Seat Toledo is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 45 HP less power than Seat Toledo, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Seat Toledo. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 9.1 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Toledo, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 Seat Toledo 2004 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Seat Toledo 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.57 m | |
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Mazda 3 is smaller. Mazda 3 is 4 cm shorter than the Seat Toledo, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | no data | |
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Seat Toledo has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 200 litres less trunk space than the Seat Toledo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Toledo has serious deffects in 385 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2800 | |
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