Toyota Avensis 2000 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Toyota Avensis engine produces 5 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mazda 3. Despite the higher power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Carina E, Toyota Celica | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis 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. | |||
| Mazda 3 2006 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
| Toyota Avensis is 3 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1285 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Avensis has serious deffects in 290 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2600 | |
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