2010 Mazda 3 1.6 Diesel vs. 2010 Mazda 3 2.2 Diesel
To start off, both 2010 Mazda 3 1.6 Diesel and 2010 Mazda 3 2.2 Diesel were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 3 2.2 Diesel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 3 2.2 Diesel (148 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 3 1.6 Diesel. (113 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 3 2.2 Diesel should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 3 1.6 Diesel.
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, 2010 Mazda 3 2.2 Diesel (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 3 1.6 Diesel. (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 3 2.2 Diesel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 3 1.6 Diesel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda 3 1.6 Diesel | 2010 Mazda 3 2.2 Diesel | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 3 | 3 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
