Mazda 3 2013 vs Mazda 6 2012
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.8 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mazda 3 is smaller. Mazda 3 is 41 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 489 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1263 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 125 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Mazda 3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 7000 | |
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