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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 9.1 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 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 3 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 6, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 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, 4 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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