Citroen C6 2005 vs Mazda 6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Citroen C6 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C6 engine produces 68 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 106 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Citroen C6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 7.1 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C6 consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C6 could require 615 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1160 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2008 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Citroen C6 is larger. Citroen C6 is 16 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 7 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1702 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C6 has 103 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. This could mean that the Citroen C6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C6 is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Citroen C6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`271 | 1`950 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3000 | |
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