2013 Mazda 3 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2013 Mazda 3 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda 3 (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 206 kg more than 2013 Mazda 3.
Because 2013 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda 3. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2013 Mazda 3 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 3 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2489 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1408 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4595 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3246 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |