2011 Mazda 2 vs. 2011 Mazda 3

To start off, both 2011 Mazda 2 and 2011 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Mazda 2 and 2011 Mazda 3 are equipped with a 1,560 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 3 (113 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 2. (95 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 2.

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 Mazda 3 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 2. (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 2.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Mazda 2 2011 Mazda 3
Make Mazda Mazda
Model 2 3
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1560 cc 1560 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 95 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 205 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 3920 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1695 mm 1755 mm
Vehicle Height 1475 mm 1471 mm
Wheelbase Size 2489 mm 2639 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 43 L 55 L


 

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