Mazda 6 2008 vs Mazda 3 2006
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| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.5 | 1.3 - 2.3 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 - 185 HP | 84 - 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 - 400 NM | 122 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 - 12 seconds | 6.1 - 14.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 - 8.1 | 4.7 - 9.7 | |
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Mazda 6 petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. On average, Mazda 6 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 6 is 27 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | 1285 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 97 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 417 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`016 | ~ 1`796 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2400 | |
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