Citroen C6 2005 vs Mazda 6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Citroen C6 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C6 engine produces 61 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 256 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Citroen C6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C6 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C6 could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C6 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Citroen C6 is larger. Citroen C6 is 16 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 7 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1702 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C6 has 103 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. This could mean that the Citroen C6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C6 is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Citroen C6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`335 | 1`950 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3200 | |
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