Toyota Yaris 2005 vs Mazda 3 2006

 
Toyota Yaris
2005 - 2009
Mazda 3
2006 - 2009
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.0 Petrol1.3 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 69 HP84 HP
Torque: 93 NM122 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.7 seconds14.9 seconds
Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving.
Toyota Yaris engine produces 15 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.46.7
Real fuel consumption: 5.9 l/100km7.6 l/100km
The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Toyota Yaris over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3.
Fuel tank capacity: 42 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 770 km in combined cycle820 km in combined cycle
710 km with real consumption720 km with real consumption
Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 280'000 km330'000 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: 20 years13 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108Used also on Mazda 2
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 3.75 m4.42 m
Width: 1.70 m1.76 m
Height: 1.53 m1.46 m
Toyota Yaris is smaller, but higher.
Toyota Yaris is 67 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 275 litres300 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data635 litres
Mazda 3 has more luggage space.
Toyota Yaris has 25 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3.
Turning diameter: 8.8 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 2.1 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Toyota Yaris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 7501`715
Safety:
Quality:
above average

high
Mazda 3 has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota Yaris, so Mazda 3 quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 28001800
Rating in user reviews: 10.0/10 8.8/10
Pros and Cons: Toyota Yaris has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Mazda 3 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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