Toyota Yaris 2005 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 87 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Yaris engine produces 3 HP more power than Mazda 3, but torque is 1 NM less than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Yaris 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: | 3.75 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.46 m | |
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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 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 635 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Toyota Yaris has 25 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 1.5 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): | 750 | 1`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 (€): | 2800 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 10.0/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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