Mazda 3 2007 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda 3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Yaris) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 143 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 10 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 187 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 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: | 5 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 5 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Yaris engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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 | 1183 litres | |
| Mazda 3 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Yaris (by 548 litres). | |||
| 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`945 | 1`545 | |
| 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 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 10.0/10 | |
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