Mazda 6 2005 vs Mazda 3 2006

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Mazda 6
2005 - 2007
Mazda 3
2006 - 2009
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Mazda 6 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mazda 3 can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 1.8 - 2.31.3 - 2.3

Performance

Power: 120 - 260 HP84 - 260 HP
Torque: 165 - 380 NM122 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.6 - 10.7 seconds6.1 - 14.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.0 - 10.24.7 - 9.7
Mazda 6 petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more 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.
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Ground clearance: 130 - 135 mm (5.1 - 5.3 inches)160 mm (6.3 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 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: 4.70 m4.49 m
Width: 1.78 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, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 501 litres413 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1285 litres
Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity.
Mazda 6 has 88 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3.
Turning diameter: 11.9 meters10.9 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`934~ 1`796
Safety:
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 12002400
Rating in user reviews: 7.7/10 8.8/10
Pros and Cons: Mazda 6 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Mazda 3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher ground clearance
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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