Mazda 6 2008 vs Citroen C6 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 23 HP less power than Citroen C6, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Citroen C6. Despite less power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 8.7 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C6, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1050 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller. Mazda 6 is 16 cm shorter than the Citroen C6, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 407 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 103 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C6. The Citroen C6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1 metres less than that of the Citroen C6, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`335 | |
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| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 4000 | |
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