Mazda 6 2010 vs Mazda 6 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 193 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 2010 engine produces 8 HP more power than Mazda 6 2008, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Mazda 6 2008. Despite the higher power, Mazda 6 2010 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 2008 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 6 2010 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6 2008, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 2010 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 6 2010 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6 2008.  | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 2010 and Mazda 6 2008 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down  | 
1702 litres | 1702 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 2010 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 6 2008, which means Mazda 6 2010 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average  | above average  | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2800 | |
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