Mazda 6 2008 vs Mazda 3 2009
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| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.5 | 1.6 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 - 185 HP | 105 - 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 - 400 NM | 145 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 - 11.7 seconds | 6.1 - 13.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 - 8.2 | 4.4 - 9.6 | |
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Mazda 6 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. On average, Mazda 6 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 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) | 145 - 155 mm (5.7 - 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: | 4.71 m | 4.47 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 24 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1751 litres | 1360 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 24 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 391 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1 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`051 | ~ 1`856 | |
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| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 4200 | |
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