Toyota Auris 2015 vs Mazda 3 2016
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Hybrid | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Toyota Auris) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Mazda 3) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Auris engine produces 66 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 68 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 3.5 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 12.10 $ | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Auris 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. | |||
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: | 17 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota C-HR, Lexus CT | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2015 1.8 engine: The Toyota 2ZR-FXE is a 1.8-liter gasoline engine produced since 2009 and designed specifically for Toyota hybrid powertrains. It is based on the conventional 2ZR-FE but adapted for hybrid operation, prioritizing efficiency rather than outright performance. The engine is very economical and, with ... More about Toyota Auris 2015 1.8 engine Mazda 3 2016 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 3 2016 2.0 engine | |||
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 | 1334 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`815 kg | 1`815 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`385 kg | 1`334 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 430 kg | 481 kg | |
| Toyota Auris load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 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 | 9800 | |
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