Mazda 6 2006 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 104 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 177 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.4 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 460 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 540 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 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: | 320'000 km | 420'000 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 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda Tribute | |
| 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: | 4.76 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 27 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 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 42 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | no data | |
| 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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