2013 Mazda 2 vs. 2013 Mazda 3

To start off, both 2013 Mazda 2 and 2013 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda 3 (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2013 Mazda 2. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2013 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda 3 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2013 Mazda 2. 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, 2013 Mazda 3 (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda 2. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda 2.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Mazda 2 2013 Mazda 3
Make Mazda Mazda
Model 2 3
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1498 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 100 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 133 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 91 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 12.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 5-speed manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1043 kg 1378 kg
Vehicle Length 3950 mm 4595 mm
Vehicle Width 1694 mm 1755 mm
Vehicle Height 1476 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2489 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.6 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 6.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 43 L 55 L


 

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