Mazda 6 2002 vs Toyota Camry 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 | 2.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 120 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 218 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Toyota Camry is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 32 HP less power than Toyota Camry, but torque is 92 NM more than Toyota Camry. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda MPV | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Previa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Camry might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2001 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller. Mazda 6 is 15 cm shorter than the Toyota Camry, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 4000 | |
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