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Compare Mazda 3 BL Sedan vs Alfa Romeo 156 vs Mazda 6 II Hatchback

Variants
1.6D 5MT
1.6D 6MT
1.6
2.0
2.0 AT
2.2D 150PS
2.2D 185PS
2.5
2.5 AT
1.6 TS
1.8 TS 140PS
1.8 TS 144PS
1.9 JTD 105PS
1.9 JTD 115PS
1.9 M-Jet 140PS
2.0 JTS
2.0 TS 155PS
2.4 JTD 136PS
2.4 JTD 150PS
2.4 M-Jet 175PS
2.5 190PS
2.5 190PS AT
2.5 192PS
2.5 Q-system 190PS AT
2.5 Q-system 192PS AT
GTA
1.8
2.0 147
2.0 147 AT
2.0 155 AT
2.0 CD
2.0 155
2.2 CD 129
2.2 CD 163
2.2 CD 180
2.2 CD 185
2.5 170

Capacity

Coolant Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.0 L / 5.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
64.0 L / 16.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
205/60 R16, 215/50 R17, 225/45 R18
Turning Circle
10.4 m / 34.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
5-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
165 mm / 6.5 in
Size | Height
1470 mm / 57.9 in
1440 mm / 56.7 in
Size | Width
1795 mm / 70.7 in
Track Width | Front
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Wheel Size
6.5J x 16, 7J x 17, 7.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2640 mm / 103.9 in
2595 mm / 102.2 in
2725 mm / 107.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.28

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine
L5-VE

Reviews

Neofiliac score
41%
59%
49%
Pros
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Small turning circle
  • Good towing capacity
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Gorgeous exterior design
  • Exciting V6 engine in the 156 GTA
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Good engine lineup
  • Elegantly designed
Cons
  • Not as smart looking as the hatchback
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Not all engines are equally reliable
  • Unconventional shape

Price

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