Toyota Auris 2013 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 104 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Toyota Auris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Auris engine produces 28 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Verso | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Auris 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`805 | no data | |
| 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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