Mazda 6 2015 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda 6) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda 3) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 104 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 46 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 236 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 6.3 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 155 mm (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. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger. Mazda 6 is 29 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 408 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 73 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.6 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`070 | 1`775 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 11 600 | |
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