Mazda 6 2002 vs Toyota Avensis 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 12 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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 | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 6 2002 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. Toyota Avensis 2003 1.8 engine: The 1ZZ-FE engine is more advanced, lighter, and simpler than its predecessor, emphasizing fuel efficiency and output. However, these improvements have come at the cost of reduced durability compared to earlier cast-iron engines. The engine block features an open-deck cooling design for easier production and lower ... More about Toyota Avensis 2003 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 6 is 4 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`855 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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