Mazda MX-3 1994 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 132 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-3 engine produces 1 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Despite less power, Mazda MX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.2 | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-3 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-3 could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Yaris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 350'000 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 MX-3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.53 m | |
| Mazda MX-3 is 42 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda MX-3 is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 289 litres | 275 litres | |
| Mazda MX-3 has 14 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-3 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Mazda MX-3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
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