Mazda 3 2006 vs Mazda 3 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 2006 and Mazda 3 2003 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mazda 3 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 2006 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 2006 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2003, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 2006 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 2006 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 16 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 2006 and Mazda 3 2003 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1285 litres | 675 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 2006 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 3 2003, which means Mazda 3 2006 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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