Mazda 3 2011 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 103 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 107 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 9.1 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Mazda 3 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus IS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus IS engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda 3 is smaller, but higher. Mazda 3 and Lexus IS are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 378 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 3 has 52 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Lexus IS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`745 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 7200 | |
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