Mazda 6 2015 vs Lexus GS 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 91 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 9.1 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 6) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus GS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 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. 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 | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus NX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 1 cm shorter than the Lexus GS, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 458 litres | |
| Mazda 6 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 23 400 | |
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