Ford Fiesta 2012 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 60 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.2 | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Fiesta consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Ford Fiesta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 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 Ford Fiesta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford B-Max | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 3 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: | 4.32 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
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Ford Fiesta is smaller, but slightly higher. Ford Fiesta is 27 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 419 litres | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Fiesta has 36 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`125 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 11 600 | |
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