Mazda MPV 2003 vs Toyota Avensis Verso 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Mazda MPV engine produces 20 HP more power than Toyota Avensis Verso, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Toyota Avensis Verso. Despite the higher power, Mazda MPV reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis Verso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MPV consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis Verso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MPV could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MPV consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis Verso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda MPV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 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 MPV engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 6 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, 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 Verso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Avensis Verso 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 Verso 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.68 m | |
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Mazda MPV is larger. Mazda MPV is 11 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis Verso, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mazda MPV is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 282 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 294 litres | 282 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2745 litres | 2422 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mazda MPV has more luggage space (by 12 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda MPV (by 323 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MPV is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis Verso, which means Mazda MPV can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`395 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
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