Mazda 6 2012 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 256 NM | 251 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 8 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.6 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 6 is 36 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1263 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 125 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 7800 | |
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