Toyota Avensis 2006 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 10 seconds | 11.7 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 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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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 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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: | 19 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris | 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. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2006 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Avensis 2006 1.8 engine 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: | 4.64 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Toyota Avensis is 22 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 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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