Mazda BT-50 2018 vs Toyota Tacoma 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda BT-50) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Tacoma) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 278 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 359 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda BT-50 engine produces 78 HP less power than Toyota Tacoma, but torque is 111 NM more than Toyota Tacoma. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 13.1 | |
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The Mazda BT-50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda BT-50 consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Tacoma, which means that by driving the Mazda BT-50 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 630 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| Mazda BT-50 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 232 mm (9.1 inches) | 239 mm (9.4 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.37 m | 5.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
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Mazda BT-50 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda BT-50 is 3 cm shorter than the Toyota Tacoma, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda BT-50 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`200 | 2`540 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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