2007 Mazda 3 Grand Touring vs. 2007 Mazda 3 2.0 Top
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 3 Grand Touring and 2007 Mazda 3 2.0 Top were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 3 Grand Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 3 Grand Touring (156 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 3 2.0 Top. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 3 Grand Touring should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 3 2.0 Top. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 3 Grand Touring weights approximately 245 kg more than 2007 Mazda 3 2.0 Top. 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 Grand Touring (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 3 2.0 Top. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 3 Grand Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 3 2.0 Top.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 3 Grand Touring | 2007 Mazda 3 2.0 Top | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 3 | 3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
