Mazda 6 2010 vs Toyota Camry 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 179 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 232 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 32 HP less power than Toyota Camry, whereas torque is 48 NM less than Toyota Camry. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 9.0 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Camry 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. Toyota Camry 2009 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Toyota Camry 2009 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller. Mazda 6 is 6 cm shorter than the Toyota Camry, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 519 litres | 410 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 109 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Camry. The Toyota Camry 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota Camry, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`915 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5000 | |
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