Mazda MX-3 1991 vs Mazda MX-6 1991
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 135 HP | 116 HP | |
Torque: | 160 NM | 173 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
Mazda MX-3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MX-3 engine produces 19 HP more power than Mazda MX-6, but torque is 13 NM less than Mazda MX-6. Thanks to more power Mazda MX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.0 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
The Mazda MX-6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-3 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-3 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-3 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-6. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
520 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Mazda MX-6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 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: | 7 years | 6 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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-6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.22 m | 4.62 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
Height: | 1.31 m | 1.31 m | |
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: | 289 litres | 404 litres | |
Mazda MX-6 has more luggage space. Mazda MX-3 has 115 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`450 | 1`510 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | no data | |
Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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