Mazda 6 2010 vs Lexus GS 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 102 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 126 NM less than Lexus GS. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 9.6 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1010 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 6) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus GS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus GS 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2010 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 7 cm shorter than the Lexus GS, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 519 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 89 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. The Lexus GS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Lexus GS, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`915 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 6600 | |
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