2007 Mazda 3 vs. 2007 MG TF
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 3 and 2007 MG TF 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 MG TF (158 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 3. (156 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 MG TF should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 3 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2007 MG TF.
Because 2007 MG TF is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 MG TF. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 MG TF. (174 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 3 | 2007 MG TF | |
| Make | Mazda | MG |
| Model | 3 | TF |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
