Mazda 6 2015 vs Mazda 3 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 30 HP more power than Mazda 3, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.1 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 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: | 4.87 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger. Mazda 6 is 29 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 419 litres | |
| Mazda 6 has 19 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.6 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): | 1`935 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| 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 (€): | 17 800 | 11 600 | |
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