Mazda 6 2015 vs Lexus ES 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 256 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 8 HP more power than Lexus ES, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Lexus ES. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.9 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus ES, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 151 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus ES might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Lexus ES 2016 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Lexus ES 2016 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 3 cm shorter than the Lexus ES, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 460 litres | |
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Lexus ES has more luggage space. Mazda 6 has 22 litres less trunk space than the Lexus ES. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Lexus ES. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | no data | |
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