Mazda 6 2005 vs Toyota Avensis 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 9 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 90 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 Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Avensis 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2005 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. Toyota Avensis 2006 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise. One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Avensis 2006 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 3 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1662 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Mazda 6 has 28 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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