Toyota Auris 2013 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Auris engine produces 10 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 55 NM more than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Auris consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Toyota Auris over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Auris consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris, 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 19 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`830 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 7800 | |
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