Mazda 3 2009 vs Mazda 6 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 3 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda 3 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 3 is 25 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | 1751 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 165 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 391 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3000 | |
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