Toyota Avensis 2005 vs Mazda 3 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 177 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Avensis engine produces 34 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso, Lexus IS | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 5 | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Avensis 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: | 4.63 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Toyota Avensis is 21 cm longer than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Avensis is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 635 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage capacity. Toyota Avensis has 210 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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