2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2003 Mazda 3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda 3 would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 144 kg more than 2003 Mazda 3.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 3. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2003 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Defender | 3 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1600 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |