Toyota Auris 2015 vs Mazda 3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Auris engine produces 1 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Auris consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Auris could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Auris consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Verso, Toyota iQ | Used also on Mazda 2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Auris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2015 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota Auris 2015 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Toyota Auris is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota Auris is 20 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Auris is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1263 litres | |
| Toyota Auris has 4 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Auris is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 10 400 | |
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