Mazda 3 2013 vs Toyota Auris 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 187 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 251 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 63 HP more power than Toyota Auris, but torque is 59 NM less than Toyota Auris. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 2.9 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 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Corolla 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 23 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1263 litres | no data | |
| Mazda 3 has 4 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. 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 (€): | 7800 | 8000 | |
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