Mazda 6 2012 vs Dodge Avenger 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 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 (Dodge Avenger) 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 | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 6 HP less power than Dodge Avenger, but torque is 190 NM more than Dodge Avenger. Despite less power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 7.8 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Avenger, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 585 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1580 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1820 km on highway | 1040 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Avenger might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 2 cm longer than the Dodge Avenger, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 6 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 450 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 39 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Avenger. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Dodge Avenger, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 3400 | |
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