Mazda MPV 1999 vs Toyota Previa 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda MPV) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Toyota Previa) 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 | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Toyota Previa is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MPV engine produces 6 HP more power than Toyota Previa, but torque is 75 NM less than Toyota Previa. Despite the higher power, Mazda MPV reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 7.2 | |
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The Toyota Previa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MPV consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Previa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MPV could require 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Previa 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 | 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: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | 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 Previa might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Previa 2001 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 Previa 2001 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Mazda MPV and Toyota Previa are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 8 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 294 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 2370 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Previa (by 770 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MPV is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Previa. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
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