Mazda 6 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 21 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 45 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 135 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 BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 480'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda MPV | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger. Mazda 6 is 20 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 440 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 52 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`960 kg | 1`895 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`435 kg | 1`395 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 500 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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