2009 Fiat Fiorino vs. 2009 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Fiorino and 2009 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 3 (146 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Fiorino weights approximately 45 kg more than 2009 Mazda 3.
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, 2009 Fiat Fiorino (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 3. (135 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Fiorino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Fiorino | 2009 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Fiorino | 3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
