Mazda MPV 1999 vs Renault Trafic 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda MPV) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Trafic) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Mazda MPV is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MPV engine produces 22 HP more power than Renault Trafic, but torque is 65 NM less than Renault Trafic. Thanks to more power Mazda MPV reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.0 | |
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The Renault Trafic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MPV consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Trafic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MPV could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Renault Trafic 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: | 630'000 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 MPV engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Trafic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Trafic 2001 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Trafic 2001 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.97 m | |
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Mazda MPV is smaller. Mazda MPV is 3 cm shorter than the Renault Trafic, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MPV is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 9 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 294 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 2`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2600 | |
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