Mazda 3 2009 vs Toyota Auris 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Toyota Auris is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 19 HP less power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Toyota Auris. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.9 | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 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: | Used only for this car | Used also on 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 Auris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Auris 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 Auris 2007 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Auris 2007 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 24 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 354 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | 761 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 14 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Auris. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 599 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Auris has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3000 | |
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