Mazda 6 2008 vs Fiat Croma 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Fiat Croma is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 3 HP less power than Fiat Croma, whereas torque is 136 NM less than Fiat Croma. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Croma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.6 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 | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 |
1702 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 10 litres more trunk space than the Fiat Croma. The Fiat Croma 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 | 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 (kg): | 1`950 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2400 | |
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