Mazda MX-6 1991 vs Mazda MX-3 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-6 engine produces 6 HP more power than Mazda MX-3, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Mazda MX-3. Thanks to more power Mazda MX-6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-6 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-6 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-6 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda MX-6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 626 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Xedos 6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda MX-3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda MX-3 1994 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda MX-3 1994 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.31 m | |
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Mazda MX-6 is larger. Mazda MX-6 is 40 cm longer than the Mazda MX-3, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 135 litres | |
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Mazda MX-6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda MX-6 has 269 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-6 is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-3, which means Mazda MX-6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 1`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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