Mazda Mazda 6 vs Tesla Model 3 Comparison

    Mazda Mazda 6

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    Tesla Model 3

    2025 Mazda
    Mazda 6
    vs
    2025 Tesla
    Model 3
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the medium category, between scores of and .
    8.4
    7.6
    8.4
    7.6
    Based on the Mazda Mazda 6 G35 ATENZA
    Based on the Tesla Model 3 REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Transporting thingsTransporting things
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    62L
    434 to 471 km
    NA
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    4 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $36,290 - $55,685
    $54,900 - $80,900
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    CarExpert's Take

    Josh Nevett
    Marketplace Journalist
    Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Versatile engine
    • Classy inside and out
    • Still flying the wagon flag
    Misses
    • Lagging infotainment tech
    • Thirsty in the city
    • Tight back seat
    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Impressive efficiency
    • Much improved refinement
    • Still sharply priced alongside rivals
    Misses
    • Camera-based parking is a step backwards
    • Touch-based transmission selector is fiddly
    • Where's the head-up display?

    Colours Available

    The following finishes are no-cost options:

    • Sonic Silver metallic
    • Jet Black mica
    • Deep Crystal blue mica
    • Platinum Quartz metallic

    The following are $795 options:

    • Rhodium White metallic
    • Machine Grey metallic
    • Polymetal Grey metallic
    • Soul Red Crystal metallic

    The 20th Anniversary comes exclusively in Artisan Red or Rhodium White metallic finishes, at no extra cost.

    Pearl White Multi-Coat is standard, with the following finishes are optional:

    • Solid Black ($1500)
    • Deep Blue Metallic ($1500)
    • Stealth Grey ($2300)
    • Ultra Red ($2600)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION-
    Size (cc)
    2488-
    Size (L)
    2.5L-
    Cylinders
    4-
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16-
    Power
    140kW - 173kW188kW - 343kW
    Power RPM
    4250 - 6000-
    Torque
    252Nm - 420Nm350Nm - 681Nm
    Torque RPM
    2000 - 4000-
    Bore Stroke
    100-
    Compression Ratio
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