2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs. 2012 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and 2012 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and 2012 Mazda 3 are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (242 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque weights approximately 340 kg more than 2012 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 3. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has automatic transmission and 2012 Mazda 3 has manual transmission. 2012 Mazda 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 2012 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Range Rover Evoque | 3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4356 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1966 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1605 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2662 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
