Mazda 6 2005 vs Mazda 6 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 2005 and Mazda 6 2007 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mazda 6 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
|
The Mazda 6 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 2005 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6 2007, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 2005 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 2005 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6 2007. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 2007 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 2007 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 3, 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 6 2007 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 2005 is 7 cm shorter than the Mazda 6 2007, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 501 litres | 519 litres | |
| Mazda 6 2005 has 18 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6 2007. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 2005 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mazda 6 2007, which means Mazda 6 2005 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mazda 6 has
|
Mazda 6 has
| |