Mazda 3 2013 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 104 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 2009 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 2013 engine produces 46 HP less power than Mazda 3 2009, whereas torque is 43 NM less than Mazda 3 2009. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 2013 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.9 | |
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The Mazda 3 2013 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 2013 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3 2009, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 2013 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 2013 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 2009 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 3 2009 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 3 2013 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 3 2013 is 10 cm longer than the Mazda 3 2009, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 2013 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 408 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mazda 3 2009 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 2013 has 22 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3 2009. This could mean that the Mazda 3 2013 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 2013 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 3 2009. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 2013 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda 3 2013 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | Mazda 3 2013 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 2009 has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Mazda 3 2013, so Mazda 3 2013 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 3200 | |
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