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Ford Escort
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Mazda 3

Expert Reviews

Ford Escort

Parkers.co.uk
2.5
  • "Easy to drive; cheap to run"

Mazda 3

Parkers.co.uk
3.8
  • "Distinctive looks"
  • "Economical petrol engines"
  • "Good to drive"
Edmunds.com
4
  • "An artful blend of refinement and performance makes the BMW 3 Series one of the best in its class."

Summary

R 129 900
Avg. Price
R 206 331
Coupe
Body
Coupe
4
Seats
2
2
Doors
2

Dimensions

1124 kg
Weight
kg
4460 mm
Length
mm
1720 mm
Width
1944 76.5 mm
1330 mm
Height
1200 47.2 mm
2510 mm
Wheelbase
2625 103.3 mm

Engine

front
Position
mid
1983
CC
62433
4
Cyl
6
inline
Type
flat
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Valves per cyl
double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 24 valves in total
130 ps
Power (ps)
700 PS (690 bhp) (515 kW)at 7000 rpm ps
4250 rpm
Power (rpm)
nan rpm
890 Nm (656 ft·lb) (90.8 kgm)at 4000 rpm nm
Torque (nm)
890 Nm (656 ft·lb) (90.8 kgm)at 4000 rpm nm
4250 rpm
Torque (rpm)
890 Nm (656 ft·lb) (90.8 kgm)at 4000 rpm rpm
84 mm
Bore
102 × 76.4 mm 4.02 × 3.01 in mm
88 mm
Stroke
102 × 76.4 mm 4.02 × 3.01 in mm
9.6:1
Compression
2 KKK turbochargers
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Fuel
petrol
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Power
--
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