Mazda 3 2006 vs Mazda 3 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 2006 and Mazda 3 2003 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mazda 3 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 3 2006 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2003, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 2006 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 2006 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 2006 is 7 cm shorter than the Mazda 3 2003, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | 635 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 2006 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 3 2003, which means Mazda 3 2006 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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