Mazda 6 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2001
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| 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 | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mazda 6 is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.3 | 1.8 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 - 166 HP | 105 - 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 - 310 NM | 165 - 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 - 11.8 seconds | 6.5 - 14 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mazda 6. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 - 9.1 | 5.5 - 11.0 | |
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Mazda 6 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Mazda 6 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger. Mazda 6 is 20 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 440 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 52 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`896 kg | ~ 1`964 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`358 kg | ~ 1`460 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 538 kg | ~ 504 kg | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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