Mazda 3 2013 vs Toyota Auris 2013
| Body: | Hatchback | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
| Power: | 104 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 28 HP less power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Toyota Auris. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Verso | |
| 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. | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 19 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 308 litres | 360 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 52 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 11 000 | |
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