Mazda 3 2013 vs Toyota Auris 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 26 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 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 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 770 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: | Used also on 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: | 4.47 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger, but slightly lower. 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: | 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: | 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): | 1`930 | 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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