Mazda 6 2002 vs Mazda 3 2003
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 166 HP | 150 HP | |
Torque: | 207 NM | 187 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
Mazda 6 engine produces 16 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
910 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
690 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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: | 4.67 m | 4.49 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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 | |
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`885 | 1`725 | |
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 | 1200 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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