Mazda 6 2012 vs Dodge Avenger 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 256 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 22 HP more power than Dodge Avenger, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Dodge Avenger. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 2.6 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 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Avenger. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| 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, 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. Dodge Avenger 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 | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 3000 | |
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