2012 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2012 Mazda 3

To start off, both 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1284 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 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 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 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 3. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Land Rover Range Rover 2012 Mazda 3
Make Land Rover Mazda
Model Range Rover 3
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5000 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 375 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 508 Nm 183 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2584 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 4973 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 2035 mm 1755 mm
Vehicle Height 1877 mm 1471 mm
Wheelbase Size 2891 mm 2639 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.1 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 104 L 55 L


 

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