Mazda 3 2012 vs Toyota Auris 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 8 HP more power than Toyota Auris, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.9 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda CX-7 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso, Lexus IS | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.51 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 25 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 354 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | 1335 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 25 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Auris has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 5000 | |
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