Mazda 3 2011 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 28 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 350'000 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: | 11 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 5 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 14 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. 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 160 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 8600 | |
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