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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
Hatchback
Body
Hatchback
--
Seats
5
3
Doors
5

Dimensions

kg
Weight
-- kg
mm
Length
4590 mm
1738 68.4 mm
Width
1755 mm
1405 55.3 mm
Height
1471 mm
2551 100.4 mm
Wheelbase
2639 mm

Engine

front
Position
front
49825
CC
1560
4
Cyl
4
straight
Type
in-line
double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
Valves per cyl
4
220 PS (217 bhp) (162 kW)at 6250 rpm ps
Power (ps)
105 ps
nan rpm
Power (rpm)
6000 rpm
145 nm
Torque (nm)
145 nm
290 Nm (214 ft·lb) (29.6 kgm)at 3500 rpm rpm
Torque (rpm)
4500 rpm
90.8 × 76.95 mm 3.57 × 3.03 in mm
Bore
-- mm
90.8 × 76.95 mm 3.57 × 3.03 in mm
Stroke
-- mm
1 Garrett T3/T04B turbocharger
Compression
--
petrol
Fuel
petrol
--
Power
--
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