Mazda 3 2009 vs Mazda 6 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 31 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.0 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (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. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 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 25 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 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 165 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`830 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2800 | |
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