Mazda 6 2015 vs Mazda 3 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 25 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 3.9 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1580 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 12 years | |
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 | 419 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 62 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`055 | 1`910 | |
| 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 (€): | 17 000 | 11 600 | |
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