2006 Fiat Idea vs. 2006 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Idea and 2006 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 3 (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Idea. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Idea weights approximately 21 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Fiat Idea (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 3. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Idea | 2006 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Idea | 3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
