Mazda MPV 1999 vs Toyota Previa 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Previa is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MPV engine produces 34 HP less power than Toyota Previa, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Toyota Previa. Due to the lower power, Mazda MPV reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.5 | |
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The Toyota Previa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MPV consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 930 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| 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 2000 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
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`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
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