Mazda 6 2008 vs Mazda 3 2009

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Mazda 6
2008 - 2010
Mazda 3
2009 - 2011
Body: Estate car / wagonHatchback
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.8 - 2.51.6 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 120 - 185 HP105 - 260 HP
Torque: 165 - 400 NM145 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 - 11.7 seconds6.1 - 13.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.6 - 8.24.4 - 9.6
Mazda 6 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. On average, Mazda 6 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3.
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Ground clearance: 165 mm (6.5 inches)145 - 155 mm (5.7 - 6.1 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.71 m4.47 m
Width: 1.80 m1.76 m
Height: 1.44 m1.47 m
Mazda 6 is larger, but slightly lower.
Mazda 6 is 24 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 505 litres481 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1751 litres1360 litres
Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity.
Mazda 6 has 24 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 391 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1 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`051~ 1`856
Safety:
Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests.
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 30004200
Pros and Cons: Mazda 6 has
  • higher ground clearance
  • lower price
Mazda 3 has
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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