2011 Honda Odyssey vs. 2010 Mazda 3
To start off, 2011 Honda Odyssey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda 3 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 3. (167 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 604 kg more than 2010 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, 2011 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 3. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 3. 2011 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2010 Mazda 3 has manual transmission. 2010 Mazda 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Honda Odyssey | 2010 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Odyssey | 3 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1967 kg | 1363 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4506 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1755 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |