2013 Mazda 3 4D i SV AT vs. 2013 Mazda 3 4D i Sport AT
To start off, both 2013 Mazda 3 4D i SV AT and 2013 Mazda 3 4D i Sport AT were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 3 4D i SV AT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda 3 4D i Sport AT (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2013 Mazda 3 4D i SV AT. (146 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 3 4D i Sport AT should accelerate faster than 2013 Mazda 3 4D i SV AT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda 3 4D i Sport AT weights approximately 3 kg more than 2013 Mazda 3 4D i SV AT. 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, both vehicles can yield 200 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mazda 3 4D i SV AT | 2013 Mazda 3 4D i Sport AT | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 3 | 3 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1303 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4595 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
