Toyota Yaris 2007 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: | 133 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Yaris engine produces 28 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
| By specification Toyota Yaris 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 Yaris could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 530 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 18 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato, Kia Carens | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.80 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 62 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): | 1`050 | 1`725 | |
| 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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