2011 Toyota Yaris vs. 2011 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2011 Toyota Yaris 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. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 3 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 3 weights approximately 251 kg more than 2011 Toyota Yaris. 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 Mazda 3 (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Yaris. 2011 Mazda 3 has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mazda 3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Yaris | 2011 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Yaris | 3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1049 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1689 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
