Toyota Auris 2015 vs Mazda 3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Toyota Auris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Auris engine produces 7 HP more power than Mazda 3, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Auris consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Auris consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Toyota Auris is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota Auris is 14 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Auris is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1199 litres | 1263 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Auris is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Toyota Auris can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`890 kg | 1`870 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`370 kg | 1`260 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 520 kg | 610 kg | |
| Toyota Auris load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Mazda 3. Therefore, Mazda 3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 8600 | 9400 | |
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