Mazda 6 2015 vs Toyota Corolla 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 10 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.4 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 125 mm (4.9 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Yaris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 6 is 25 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 452 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 14 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. 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: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`935 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 11 000 | |
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