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: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 166 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 207 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 4 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 3 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z4, BMW Z3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2002 2.3 engine: The most common problems with this engine are with the cooling system pump and thermostat, as well as with the engine cushions (which can cause vibrations), the lambda sensor and the intake manifold adjuster. BMW 3 sērija 2001 2.2 engine: The BMW M54B22 is a 2.2-liter naturally aspirated inline-six producing around 170 hp. It is generally regarded as a durable and well-balanced engine, typical of BMW’s classic straight-six lineup. When maintained properly it can easily exceed 300,000 km, but it does have several known weaknesses that owners should ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2001 2.2 engine | |||
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`890 kg | 1`895 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`355 kg | 1`390 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 505 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 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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