2008 Mazda 3 2.0 Top vs. 2008 Mazda 3 1.6 Sport Original
To start off, both 2008 Mazda 3 2.0 Top and 2008 Mazda 3 1.6 Sport Original were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 3 2.0 Top is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 3 2.0 Top weights approximately 43 kg more than 2008 Mazda 3 1.6 Sport Original.
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 2.0 Top (187 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 3 1.6 Sport Original. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 3 2.0 Top will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 3 1.6 Sport Original.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda 3 2.0 Top | 2008 Mazda 3 1.6 Sport Original | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 3 | 3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 11.4 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 | 1235 kg | 1192 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 | 7.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
