2010 Land Rover LR4 vs. 2013 Mazda 3
To start off, 2013 Mazda 3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover LR4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover LR4 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2013 Mazda 3. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2013 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1263 kg more than 2013 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda 3. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda 3. 2010 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 2013 Mazda 3 has manual transmission. 2013 Mazda 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Land Rover LR4 | 2013 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | LR4 | 3 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 508 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2646 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4829 mm | 4595 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1755 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1887 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |