Mazda 6 2010 vs Mazda 3 2011
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| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.5 | 1.6 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 - 180 HP | 105 - 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 - 400 NM | 145 - 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 - 11.7 seconds | 10.4 - 13.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 - 8.0 | 4.3 - 8.2 | |
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On average, the Mazda 6 petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Mazda 3. On average, Mazda 6 equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 119 - 155 mm (4.7 - 6.1 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: | 4.76 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 6 is 18 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 80 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`021 | ~ 1`794 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 5200 | |
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