Chrysler 200 2010 vs Mazda 6 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler 200) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda 6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler 200 engine produces 23 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 155 NM less than Mazda 6. Despite the higher power, Chrysler 200 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 3.9 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler 200 consumes 6.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 200 could require 945 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1580 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler 200 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler 200 and Mazda 6 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 489 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Chrysler 200 has 104 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 200 is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Chrysler 200 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`143 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 6800 | |
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