Mazda 6 2005 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: | 166 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 207 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 9.4 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 460 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 540 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 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: | 16 years | 16 years | |
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`905 | 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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