Mazda MX-3 1991 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: | 135 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MX-3 engine produces 2 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, but torque is 13 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Mazda MX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-3 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-3 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 520 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| 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`450 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
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