Mazda 3 2013 vs Mazda 3 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 2013 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 2013 engine produces 15 HP more power than Mazda 3 2011, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Mazda 3 2011. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 2013 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 2013 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 2013 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2011, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 2013 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 2013 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2011. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 2013 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 3 2013 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: | 4.47 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 3 2013 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 3 2013 and Mazda 3 2011 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1263 litres | 1360 litres | |
| Mazda 3 2013 has 24 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3 2011. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 2011 (by 97 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 2013 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 3 2011. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 5200 | |
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