Mazda 6 2008 vs Toyota Auris 2009
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 120 HP | 147 HP | |
Torque: | 165 NM | 180 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
Toyota Auris is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 27 HP less power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Toyota Auris. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.6 | |
Mazda 6 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
1200 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 10 years | 17 years | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Auris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
The Toyota Auris 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: | 4.76 m | 4.22 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
Mazda 6 is larger, but lower. Mazda 6 is 54 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 8 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 350 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | 750 litres | |
Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 160 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Auris. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 952 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | above average | |
Toyota Auris has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 6, so Toyota Auris quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 3200 | 3000 | |
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