Toyota Camry 2001 vs Mazda 6 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 218 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Camry engine produces 108 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 162 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Toyota Camry reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Camry is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Camry consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Toyota Camry over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Camry consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Camry gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Previa | 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. Toyota Camry might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2001 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). Mazda 6 2006 2.3 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its capacity is quite limited. The engine also requires high quality fuel and tends to use more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Toyota Camry is larger. Toyota Camry is 6 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 2 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Camry is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 455 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Camry is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Toyota Camry can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 1200 | |
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