Toyota Avensis 2003 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 102 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mazda CX-7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 3 2006 2.3 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its capacity is quite limited. The engine also requires high quality fuel and tends to use more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Toyota Avensis is 19 cm longer than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Avensis is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1229 litres | |
| 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`400 | 1`910 | |
| 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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