Porsche Cayman 2013 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Porsche Cayman engine produces 119 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 77 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.4 | |
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The Porsche Cayman is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Cayman consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Porsche Cayman over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 540 km on highway | ||
| Porsche Cayman 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Porsche Cayman) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Mazda 3 2006 2.3 engine: The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda sensor, and intake manifold adjuster are the most common problems with this engine. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.47 m | |
| Porsche Cayman is 11 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Cayman is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1285 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Porsche Cayman has 12 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Cayman is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`655 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2200 | |
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