Mazda 6 2012 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 45 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 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.46 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 41 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1263 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 125 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 3 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 7800 | |
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