Toyota Avensis 2012 vs Mazda 6 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 124 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 26 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Toyota Avensis 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 Toyota Avensis could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Avensis consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Corolla Verso | 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. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Avensis 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: | 4.78 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Avensis is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 543 litres | 502 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Avensis has 41 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The Mazda 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 1 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Toyota Avensis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota Avensis, so Mazda 6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 7400 | |
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