Dodge Avenger 2007 vs Mazda 6 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Avenger) 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: | 156 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Avenger engine produces 6 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 190 NM less than Mazda 6. Despite the higher power, Dodge Avenger reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 3.9 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Avenger consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Avenger could require 585 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 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: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring | 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. Dodge Avenger might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| Dodge Avenger is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, width is practically the same , while the height of Dodge Avenger is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 489 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Dodge Avenger has 39 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Avenger is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Dodge Avenger can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 6800 | |
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