Mazda 3 2003 vs Rover 45 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Rover 45 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 12 HP less power than Rover 45, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Rover 45. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.7 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Rover 45, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Rover 75, Rover 25 | |
| 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 | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.39 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 3 cm shorter than the Rover 45, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
675 litres | 810 litres | |
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Rover 45 has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 57 litres less trunk space than the Rover 45. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Rover 45 (by 135 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Rover 45. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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