Mazda 6 2008 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 42 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 120 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 Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 730 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) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 6 is 30 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | 1360 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 170 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 342 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
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