Mazda 6 2002 vs Mazda 3 2003

 
Mazda 6
2002 - 2005
Mazda 3
2003 - 2006
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 141 HP150 HP
Torque: 181 NM187 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 seconds9 seconds
Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving.
Mazda 6 engine produces 9 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 6 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.58.2
Real fuel consumption: 8.4 l/100km8.5 l/100km
By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 6 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3.
Fuel tank capacity: 64 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 750 km in combined cycle670 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway870 km on highway
760 km with real consumption640 km with real consumption
Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 13 years13 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.67 m4.49 m
Width: 1.78 m1.76 m
Height: 1.44 m1.46 m
Mazda 6 is larger, but slightly lower.
Mazda 6 is 18 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 492 litres300 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data635 litres
Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity.
Mazda 6 has 192 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10.3 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.5 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`8551`745
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

average
Mazda 3 has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 6, so Mazda 3 quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 10001200
Rating in user reviews: 6.3/10 8.2/10
Pros and Cons: Mazda 6 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
Mazda 3 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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