Mazda 6 2005 vs Mazda 3 2006
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 | Manual | |
Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
Torque: | 184 NM | 187 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 3 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
1010 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
760 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 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 3 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: | 4.69 m | 4.49 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
Mazda 6 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 6 is 20 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 413 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1662 litres | 1285 litres | |
Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 79 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 377 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 1`770 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | average | average | |
Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1800 | 2400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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