Toyota Avensis 2000 vs Mazda 3 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Avensis engine produces 24 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Toyota Avensis 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 Avensis could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Avensis consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2000 1.8 engine: The 1ZZ-FE engine is more advanced, lighter, and simpler than its predecessor, emphasizing fuel efficiency and output. However, these improvements have come at the cost of reduced durability compared to earlier cast-iron engines. The engine block features an open-deck cooling design for easier production and lower ... More about Toyota Avensis 2000 1.8 engine Mazda 3 2003 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 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| Toyota Avensis is 10 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 635 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Toyota Avensis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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