Mazda 6 2015 vs Mazda 6 2012
| 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 | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 2015 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 2015 engine produces 25 HP more power than Mazda 6 2012, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mazda 6 2012. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 2015 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 2015 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6 2012, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 2015 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 2015 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6 2012. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1580 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 6 2015 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 2015 and Mazda 6 2012 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 489 litres | |
| Mazda 6 2015 has 8 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6 2012. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 2015 is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda 6 2012, which means Mazda 6 2015 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`055 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 7000 | |
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