2006 Mazda 3 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2006 Mazda 3 and 2006 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 3 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 3 weights approximately 98 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mazda 3 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (140 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda 3 | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
Model | 3 | Polo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |