Mazda 3 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 38 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 55 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 3 2003 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger. Mazda 3 is 2 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
675 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 27 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. 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: | 10.3 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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