Mazda 3 2009 vs Mazda 6 2008
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| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.5 | 1.8 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 - 260 HP | 120 - 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 - 400 NM | 165 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 - 13.1 seconds | 8.3 - 11.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 - 9.6 | 5.6 - 8.2 | |
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Mazda 3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 6. On average, Mazda 3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 - 155 mm (5.7 - 6.1 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda 3 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 3 is 24 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | 1751 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 24 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 391 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`856 | ~ 2`051 | |
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| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3000 | |
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