Mazda 5 2006 vs Toyota Avensis 2003
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 5 engine produces 6 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, but torque is 30 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Due to the lower power, Mazda 5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 5 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 5 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 5 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 280'000 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 5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.52 m | |
| Mazda 5 is 20 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 5 is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 112 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 112 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1566 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 5 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Mazda 5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`225 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 5 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
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