Toyota Avensis 2003 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 121 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 5 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 390'000 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 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
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Toyota Avensis is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota Avensis is 1 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1712 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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