2007 Mazda 3 1.6 Active vs. 2007 Mazda 3 Sport 1.6 CD Comfort
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 3 1.6 Active and 2007 Mazda 3 Sport 1.6 CD Comfort were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 3 1.6 Active is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 3 Sport 1.6 CD Comfort (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 3 1.6 Active. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 3 Sport 1.6 CD Comfort should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 3 1.6 Active. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 3 Sport 1.6 CD Comfort weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 Mazda 3 1.6 Active. 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, 2007 Mazda 3 Sport 1.6 CD Comfort (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 3 1.6 Active. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 3 Sport 1.6 CD Comfort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 3 1.6 Active.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda 3 1.6 Active | 2007 Mazda 3 Sport 1.6 CD Comfort | |
Make | Mazda | Mazda |
Model | 3 | 3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |