Mazda 6 2013 vs Toyota Avensis 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 26 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 6 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1630 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Avensis 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. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2012 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter Toyota 1AD-FTV diesel engine, also known as the 2.0 D-4D, was produced from 2005 to 2018. In 2009, with the shift to Euro 5 emission standards, the engine was updated with piezo injectors replacing the earlier electromagnetic ones. It features an IHI RHF4 ... More about Toyota Avensis 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 2 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 502 litres | 543 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 41 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. This could mean that the Mazda 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota Avensis, so Mazda 6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 6600 | |
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