Mazda 6 2012 vs Mazda 3 2013
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.5 | 1.5 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 - 192 HP | 100 - 187 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 - 420 NM | 144 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 - 10.2 seconds | 8.1 - 13.6 seconds | |
| In general, Mazda 6 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mazda 3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 - 6.4 | 4.1 - 7.6 | |
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Mazda 6 petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. On average, Mazda 6 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger. Mazda 6 is 33 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 502 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1263 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 138 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1.2 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: | ~ 2`038 kg | ~ 1`864 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`381 kg | ~ 1`251 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 657 kg | ~ 613 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 6600 | |
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