Mazda 6 2012 vs Chrysler 200 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda 6) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chrysler 200) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 23 HP less power than Chrysler 200, but torque is 155 NM more than Chrysler 200. Despite less power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 10.2 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 6.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 200, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 945 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1580 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1820 km on highway | 840 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler 200 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 and Chrysler 200 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 385 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 104 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler 200. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1 metres less than that of the Chrysler 200, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`143 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 4400 | |
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