Mazda 6 2007 vs Mazda 3 2009

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Mazda 6
2007 - 2010
Mazda 3
2009 - 2011
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.8 - 3.71.6 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 120 - 272 HP105 - 185 HP
Torque: 165 - 400 NM145 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8 - 11.3 seconds8.2 - 13.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.6 - 11.04.4 - 8.1
Mazda 6 petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. On average, Mazda 6 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3.
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Ground clearance: 165 mm (6.5 inches)150 - 155 mm (5.9 - 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: 4.78 m4.58 m
Width: 1.81 m1.76 m
Height: 1.44 m1.47 m
Mazda 6 is larger, but slightly lower.
Mazda 6 is 21 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 519 litres430 litres
Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity.
Mazda 6 has 89 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3.
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters10.4 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): ~ 1`965~ 1`827
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 28003600
Pros and Cons: Mazda 6 has
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Mazda 3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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