Mazda 6 2010 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 56 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.6 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.58 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 18 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 519 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 89 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1.4 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`065 | 1`955 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 4400 | 3600 | |
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