Mazda MX-3 1994 vs Mazda MX-6 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-3 engine produces 6 HP less power than Mazda MX-6, whereas torque is 36 NM less than Mazda MX-6. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-3 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-6, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-3 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 520'000 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 MX-6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Xedos 6 | Used also on Mazda 626 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda MX-3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda MX-3 1994 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda MX-3 1994 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.31 m | |
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Mazda MX-3 is smaller. Mazda MX-3 is 40 cm shorter than the Mazda MX-6, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 135 litres | 404 litres | |
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Mazda MX-6 has more luggage space. Mazda MX-3 has 269 litres less trunk space than the Mazda MX-6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-3 is 1 metres less than that of the Mazda MX-6, which means Mazda MX-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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