2003 Mazda B Series / Bravo Dual Cab vs 2015 Toyota Hilux Extra Cab: Straight-Line Test
Two dual-cab workhorses from different generations line up on DragGap's consistent, modelled straight-line estimate. The 2003 Mazda B Series / Bravo Dual Cab carries far more listed output than the 2015 Toyota Hilux Extra Cab, yet the simulation's projected pace tells a more surprising story. Every figure below is a simulated DragGap estimate, not an instrumented real-world test.
Toyota Hilux Extra Cab
Toyota Hilux Extra Cab wins the modelled 1 km race by 1.122 seconds, with a 42.5 metre gap at the first finish.
DragGap comparison data
| DragGap result | 2015 Toyota Hilux Extra Cab | 2003 Mazda B Series / Bravo Dual Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Rated power | 112 kW | 276 kW |
| Horsepower | 150 hp | 370 hp |
| Mass | 1960 kg | 1775 kg |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| 0–60 mph | 8.68 s | 11.07 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.25 s | 11.80 s |
| 1/4 mile | 16.848 s | 18.215 s |
| 1 km | 32.409 s | 33.530 s |
DragGap comparison data
The table below summarises the key modelled figures from DragGap's simulation for this matchup. Each value is an estimated output from a consistent simulation model, not a measured result from a real test track.
| Metric | 2003 Mazda B Series / Bravo Dual Cab | 2015 Toyota Hilux Extra Cab | |---|---:|---:| | Output | 276 kW / 370 hp | 112 kW / 150 hp | | Mass | 1775 kg | 1960 kg | | Drivetrain | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | | 0-60 mph | 11.07 s | 8.68 s | | 0-100 km/h | 11.80 s | 9.25 s | | 1/4 mile | 18.21 s | 16.85 s | | 1 km | 33.53 s | 32.41 s | | Top speed | 153.6 km/h | 146.3 km/h |
Two different ideas of a dual-cab ute
On paper these two look like opposites. DragGap's canonical data lists the 2003 Mazda B Series / Bravo Dual Cab with 276 kW (370 hp), a figure well above the 2015 Toyota Hilux Extra Cab's 112 kW (150 hp). The Mazda is also the lighter of the pair at 1775 kg, while the Hilux sits at 1960 kg.
Despite that big output and mass advantage, the projected straight-line result does not favour the Mazda in this simulation. Both run all-wheel drive, so neither is purely rear-driven off the line. The modelled figures turn the obvious horsepower narrative on its head, which is exactly why it is worth looking past the headline power number.
Straight-line pace: the simulated race
When the modelled times are laid side by side, the 2015 Toyota Hilux Extra Cab is projected to cross the finish line first. Its estimated 0-100 km/h is about 9.25 seconds, compared with roughly 11.80 seconds for the 2003 Mazda B Series / Bravo Dual Cab.
That advantage carries through the longer distances: the Hilux's estimated quarter-mile is about 16.85 seconds against 18.21 seconds, and over one kilometre it projects 32.41 seconds versus 33.53 seconds. In the simulated race the Hilux wins by a modelled margin of around 1.12 seconds, roughly 42.5 metres at the line. Remember, all of this is simulated, modelled projection, not a measured real-world result.
Power versus the projection
It is worth being explicit about the oddity here: the Mazda is listed with far more power and less mass, yet the simulation places it behind. DragGap's model outputs the figures above as estimates, and they should be read as the model's projection rather than a claim about how either ute actually performs in the real world.
The top-speed estimate hints at where the model's own balance sits: the Mazda is projected slightly higher at about 153.6 km/h versus 146.3 km/h for the Hilux, yet the acceleration estimates favour the Hilux. This is a modelling result, and real-world conditions such as gearing, traction and load would influence what happens on an actual road in ways a straight-line estimate cannot fully capture.
Which one should you choose?
If your priority is a projected straight-line figure from DragGap's model, the 2015 Toyota Hilux Extra Cab is the clear pick on the numbers above. It is also the more modern, heavier, lower-output choice that the model nonetheless projects ahead over a standing-start race.
If you value the listed engine output on the page, the 2003 Mazda B Series / Bravo Dual Cab offers substantially more power and less mass on paper. Both answers are defensible depending on what matters to you, and neither should be read as a real-world test result.
The acceleration, quarter-mile and 1 km figures on this page are deterministic DragGap simulation estimates, not instrumented track measurements. Real results vary with vehicle specification, tyres, surface, weather and driver.
Frequently asked questions
Which car is projected to be faster in a straight line?
In the DragGap simulation the 2015 Toyota Hilux Extra Cab is projected to be faster, with a modelled 0-100 km/h of about 9.25 seconds versus roughly 11.80 seconds for the 2003 Mazda B Series / Bravo Dual Cab. These are estimated figures, not measured real-world results.
How much more power does the Mazda list?
The 2003 Mazda B Series / Bravo Dual Cab lists 276 kW (370 hp), while the 2015 Toyota Hilux Extra Cab lists 112 kW (150 hp). That is a substantial difference on paper, yet the modelled pace still favours the Hilux.
Why does the lower-powered Hilux win in the simulation?
DragGap's model projects the Hilux ahead despite its lower listed output. Both vehicles run all-wheel drive, and the acceleration estimates favour the Hilux at every distance. This is a modelling output, not a measured result, and should not be read as a claim about real-world ute performance.
Are these real-world test results?
No. All acceleration and race figures here are simulated and modelled DragGap estimates. They are useful for comparison but are not instrumented real-world measurements.
Which is the better daily driver?
That depends on your priorities. The 2015 Toyota Hilux Extra Cab is the more modern, higher-mass choice and is projected ahead in this modelled race, while the 2003 Mazda B Series / Bravo Dual Cab lists far more power at a lower mass. Both are credible dual-cab workhorses for different owners.
Sources and method
- U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov for certified U.S. configuration and economy records.
- NHTSA vPIC for manufacturer-submitted make/model identity.
- Open Vehicle Specs (ODbL 1.0) for clearly labelled supplemental fields.
- DragGap methodology for the simulation assumptions, calibration and limitations.