Lexus ES 2018 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus ES) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 192 NM | 445 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus ES engine produces 34 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 253 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 4.7 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus ES consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1510 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.98 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus ES is 8 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 472 litres | 481 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus ES has 9 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. This could mean that the Lexus ES uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus ES is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Lexus ES can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`182 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Lexus ES scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 37 200 | 21 600 | |
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