Lexus ES 2006 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 344 NM | 365 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Lexus ES engine produces 3 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 21 NM less than Mazda 6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus ES might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus ES engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus ES is 7 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus ES is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
425 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4800 | |
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