Mazda 3 2006 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 166 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 207 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 10 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Mazda 6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.8 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 460 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 540 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 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 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda 3 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 3 is 20 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 501 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1285 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 88 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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