Mazda 3 2009 vs Toyota Auris 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 113 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 6.6 | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda CX-7 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger, but lower. Mazda 3 is 29 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | 750 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 10 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 610 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`925 | no data | |
| 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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