Mazda 6 2002 vs Mazda 6 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 | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 207 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 2006 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 2002 engine produces 94 HP less power than Mazda 6 2006, whereas torque is 173 NM less than Mazda 6 2006. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 2002 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 2002 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6 2006, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 2002 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 2002 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 2002 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 320'000 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 6 2002 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 2006 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mazda 6 2002 is 9 cm shorter than the Mazda 6 2006, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 455 litres | |
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Mazda 6 2002 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 2002 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6 2006. The Mazda 6 2006 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 2002 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mazda 6 2006, which means Mazda 6 2002 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 2`085 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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