Mazda 6 2009 vs Mazda 3 2009

 
Mazda 6
2009 - 2010
Mazda 3
2009 - 2011
Body: Estate car / wagonHatchback
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.2 Diesel2.2 Diesel

Performance

Power: 163 HP185 HP
Torque: 360 NM400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.2 seconds8.2 seconds
Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving.
Mazda 6 engine produces 22 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.65.6
Fuel tank capacity: 64 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1140 km in combined cycle980 km in combined cycle
1330 km on highway1170 km on highway
Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Ground clearance: 165 mm (6.5 inches)150 mm (5.9 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions.

Dimensions

Length: 4.71 m4.46 m
Width: 1.80 m1.76 m
Height: 1.44 m1.47 m
Mazda 6 is larger, but slightly lower.
Mazda 6 is 25 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 505 litres340 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1751 litres1360 litres
Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity.
Mazda 6 has 165 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 391 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1351`965
Safety:
Mazda 3 scores higher in safety tests.
Quality:
above average

high
Mazda 3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably better
Average price (€): 30004200
Pros and Cons: Mazda 6 has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Mazda 3 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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