2007 Mazda 3 vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 3 and 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Yaris (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 3 weights approximately 151 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
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 (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 3 | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 3 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1497 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 | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
