Mazda 6 2008 vs Fiat Croma 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda 6) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Fiat Croma) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 27 HP more power than Fiat Croma, but torque is 96 NM less than Fiat Croma. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Croma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Croma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Croma. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Croma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.60 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 3 cm shorter than the Fiat Croma, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Fiat Croma, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`950 kg | 2`040 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
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