Mazda6 2.3L or Camry 2.4V?

**Camgen6** · July 21st, 2007 11:36 PM

Yep get the Camry it's also bigger and more room inside.

**G-daddy** · July 21st, 2007 11:41 PM

no comparison. get the camry!

the mazda 6 looks dated already. whereas the camry really does look like a lexus, a beautiful lexus at that.

plus, if you're concerned about resale value, it's a toyota!

**Lucius** · July 21st, 2007 11:44 PM

Camry. RAV4 sedan (front)

**SteveMcQueen** · July 22nd, 2007 06:31 AM

If comfort and space is the prime consideration, I suggest you get the Camry. It's roomy and rides like a sofa.

However, although both can do the same thing (bring you from point A to point B), there's a bit of a price difference. Base Camry starts at 1.45M. I mean this is really BASE. You'll have to pay 200K more to get to the level of the Mazda's features

For a little less money or 1.39M for the Mazda, you get a lot more in terms of safety devices and other functional features like leather, sportshift, more airbags, foglamps, better handling, etc.

To have a better appreciation, I suggest request a testdrive of both. Mazda Greenhills will bring the car to your place if you live nearby. As for Toyota, they don't allow testdrives. So you'll have to base your opinion on the experience of others.

Good luck.

**the josh** · July 22nd, 2007 06:42 AM

Camry ako dito

**IMm29** · July 22nd, 2007 12:37 PM

Camry

Although I think the 6 is for small, young families like your own - still allowing you to have a sporty medium sized car, but having enough space for your small brood, I'd go for the Camry here if you didn't need as much sharp performance, and you valued space and comfort more.

**kyle618** · July 22nd, 2007 02:35 PM

For a little less money or 1.39M for the Mazda, you get a lot more in terms of safety devices and other functional features like leather, sportshift, more airbags, foglamps, better handling, etc.

actually 1.295m na lang ata yun 6 until now... may promo ata. pero yeah mas newer and comfier yun camry but the 6 has better handling, sunroof, hid and overall kit.

**basti08** · July 22nd, 2007 10:57 PM

i beg to disagree, i dont think that the 6 already looks dated. I think the Mazda6 looks like what a Mazda is. Clean, sporty and functional but still elegant. If it looks dated to some, may be attributed to the fact that most of the competition are getting more and more americanized in their looks and presentations.
The Mazda6, IMO, is one of the last to still look like what a good Japanese is. Compact size slightly shorter in length and lower roofline albeit impressively roomy inside, slit like headlamps (as opposed to the big units in Camrys and Accords), rear apron, skirts and spoilers, the Altezza taillights...

Feature-wise, i dont think it is either. 2.3L 164hp engine, 5AT, 6 Airbags, ABS-EBD-BA, Trac control, 17" wheels, HID, Sunroof, leather trim etc are still at par or even better than most of the competition.

Its been noted to handle better than the Camry and is obviously more sporty but could still take good care of its passengers.

at 1.295M, if only i have money. I'd take this over the Camry.

related topic: http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...-camry-le.html

**niky** · July 23rd, 2007 11:52 AM

The Mazda6 has a better suspension. I find the Camry kinda bouncy and floaty, though more acceptable in terms of ride comfort compared to the Altis or Vios.

The only problems the Mazda6 has is road noise coming up through the Bridgestones and the fact that the rear passenger space is kinda small compared to the class (the Galant, Cefiro, Camry and Accord are roomier). It's more like a compact+++ than a midsize. This is because the Mazda6 is an older design. The Subaru Legacy has the same problem.

But it's only a problem if you're a space hog. Legroom and elbow room are all great, anyway.