Mazda 6 2005 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 3 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 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 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 430'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 5 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 6 is 20 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 501 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1285 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 88 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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