Mazda MX-3 1994 vs Toyota Celica 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Toyota Celica is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-3 engine produces 46 HP less power than Toyota Celica, whereas torque is 49 NM less than Toyota Celica. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda MX-3 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Celica, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-3 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Celica. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Xedos 6 | Used also on Toyota Carina E | |
| 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 Mazda MX-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. | |||
| Mazda MX-3 1994 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 MX-3 1994 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.30 m | |
| Mazda MX-3 is 20 cm shorter than the Toyota Celica, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda MX-3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 135 litres | 320 litres | |
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Toyota Celica has more luggage space. Mazda MX-3 has 185 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Celica. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-3 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Celica, which means Mazda MX-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 3400 | |
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