Mazda 6 2012 vs Chrysler 200 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 256 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 17 HP more power than Chrysler 200, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Chrysler 200. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 9.8 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 3.5 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 525 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 820 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: | 440'000 km | 360'000 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: | 13 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 | 390 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 99 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 4400 | |
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