Mazda 3 2009 vs Mazda 3 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 2009 and Mazda 3 2011 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 2009 and Mazda 3 2011 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down  | 
1360 litres | 1360 litres | |
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Mazda 3 2009 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 3 2009 has 40 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3 2011.  | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 2009 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mazda 3 2011, which means Mazda 3 2009 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`925 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high  | high  | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4600 | |
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