Mazda 3 2006 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 132 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 207 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 510 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda CX-7 | 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. | |||
| Mazda 3 2006 2.3 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its capacity is quite limited. The engine also requires high quality fuel and tends to use more oil at higher mileages. 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: | 4.44 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 64 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 |
1229 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`910 | 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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