Mazda 6 2015 vs Lexus GS 2012
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Mazda 6 is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Lexus GS is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| 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 Lexus GS can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.5 | 2.5 - 3.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 192 HP | 209 - 343 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 - 420 NM | 253 - 378 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 - 10.5 seconds | 5.5 - 8.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 - 6.5 | 8.9 - 11.2 | |
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Mazda 6 petrol engines consumes on average 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Lexus GS. 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) | 130 - 140 mm (5.1 - 5.5 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: | 4.87 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 6 cm longer than the Lexus GS, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 530 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 49 litres less trunk space than the Lexus GS. This could mean that the Mazda 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Lexus GS, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`009 | ~ 2`131 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 18 800 | |
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