Mazda 3 2009 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 2009 and Mazda 3 2006 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mazda 3 2009 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 2006 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 3 2009 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2006, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 2009 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 3 2009 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
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: | 13 years | 13 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 2009 and Mazda 3 2006 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Mazda 3 2009 has 17 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3 2006. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 2009 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda 3 2006, which means Mazda 3 2009 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`770 | |
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| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2200 | |
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