Mazda 6 2005 vs Chevrolet Lacetti 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 38 HP more power than Chevrolet Lacetti, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Chevrolet Lacetti. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 10.4 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chevrolet Lacetti 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: | 4.71 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger. Mazda 6 is 13 cm longer than the Chevrolet Lacetti, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 1410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1712 litres | no data | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 905 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Lacetti. 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: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`765 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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