2008 Mazda 3 vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2008 Mazda 3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (108 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Toledo weights approximately 31 kg more than 2008 Mazda 3. 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, 2008 Mazda 3 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Toledo. (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda 3 | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 3 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 11.2 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 | 1240 kg | 1271 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
