Tesla Model S 2012 vs Mazda 6 2010
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Tesla Model S is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mazda 6 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Tesla Model S is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mazda 6 can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | - (electric) | 1.8 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Tesla Model S is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 302 - 463 HP | 120 - 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 - 967 NM | 165 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.3 - 6.2 seconds | 8.4 - 11.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.2 - 8.0 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.96 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Tesla Model S is larger. Tesla Model S is 22 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 17 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 745 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1645 litres | 1702 litres | |
| Tesla Model S has 235 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 57 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Tesla Model S is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Tesla Model S can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`605 | ~ 2`021 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 3800 | |
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