Mazda 6 2008 vs Toyota Camry 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 224 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Toyota Camry is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 20 HP less power than Toyota Camry, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Toyota Camry. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.9 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 940 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Previa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 6 2008 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. Toyota Camry 2006 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 6 cm shorter than the Toyota Camry, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 535 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Camry has more luggage space. Mazda 6 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Camry, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 5400 | |
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