Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan (2009 – 2013) vs Toyota Avensis (2009 – 2011): specs compared
The Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 185 hp against 177 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 8.5 s. The Toyota Avensis has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 212 km/h. The Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan is the lighter car, from 1,215 kg against 1,365 kg. At 4,694 mm, the Toyota Avensis is 114 mm longer than the Mazda 3 / Axela Sedan.
| Specification |
Mazda
3 / Axela Sedan
2009 – 2013
|
Toyota
Avensis
2009 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2013 | 2009 – 2011 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 8 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 – 185 hp | 124 – 177 hp |
| Torque | 145 – 400 Nm | 160 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 12.2 s | 8.5 – 10.4 s |
| Top speed | 183 – 212 km/h | 200 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.4 – 7.6 L/100 km | 4.5 – 8.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,694 mm |
| Width | 1,753 mm | 1,808 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm | 1,478 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,215 – 1,370 kg | 1,365 – 1,515 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.