Rover 45 1999 vs Mazda 3 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Rover 45 is more dynamic to drive. Rover 45 engine produces 12 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Rover 45 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.2 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 45 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 45 could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Rover 75, Rover 25 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 3 2003 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.46 m | |
| Rover 45 is 3 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 45 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | 675 litres | |
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Rover 45 has more luggage capacity. Rover 45 has 57 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Rover 45 (by 135 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 45 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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