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 | |
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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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2002 2.3 engine: The most common problems with this engine are with the cooling system pump and thermostat, as well as with the engine cushions (which can cause vibrations), the lambda sensor and the intake manifold adjuster. Mazda 3 2003 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
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`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 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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