2010 Mazda 3 vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2010 Mazda 3 and 2010 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Mazda 3 and 2010 Mazda 6 are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 6 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 3. (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2010 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mazda 3 (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda 3 | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 3 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1363 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4506 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
