2005 Mazda 3 vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda 3 would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Yaris (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 3.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda 3 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda 3 | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 3 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
