Lexus ES 2016 vs Mazda 6 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 256 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus ES engine produces 8 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.5 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus ES consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus ES could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5 | |
| 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. | |||
| Lexus ES 2016 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Lexus ES 2016 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus ES is 3 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 438 litres | |
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Lexus ES has more luggage capacity. Lexus ES has 22 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus ES is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 17 000 | |
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