Mazda 6 2002 vs Mazda 3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 6 is 18 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 675 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 87 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.5 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): | 1`930 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 6, so Mazda 3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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