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Toyota Camry Hybrid vs. Mazda MAZDA6 Review

How the Toyota Camry Hybrid stacks up against the Mazda MAZDA6 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Price: $26,150
2010 Mazda MAZDA6
Price Range: $18,450 - $28,465
Toyota Camry Hybrid vs. Mazda MAZDA6 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Mazda6 to the dealership as the Toyota. In terms of fuel economy, the Toyota Camry Hybrid bests the Mazda Mazda6. The Toyota Camry Hybrid will save you money at the pump compared to the Mazda. Regarding MSRP, the Mazda Mazda6 doesn't cost much less than the Toyota Camry Hybrid. The Toyota Camry Hybrid will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Mazda6.

Utility
The Toyota Camry Hybrid and the Mazda Mazda6 can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You will quite certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Mazda than with the Toyota.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Mazda Mazda6 offers a bit more head room than the Toyota, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Toyota Camry Hybrid is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Mazda Mazda6.

Dimensions
The Camry Hybrid's tank is almost the same size as the Mazda Mazda6's, though the Mazda Mazda6's is somewhat larger. The Toyota Camry Hybrid and the Mazda Mazda6 compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda Mazda6 packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Camry Hybrid down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Mazda Mazda6 and the Toyota Camry Hybrid definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Camry Hybrid and the Mazda6 have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Mazda6. Torque equals pickup, and the Mazda will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Camry Hybrid finally gets moving.

Overview
The Mazda6 and the Toyota Camry Hybrid have the same basic after-sale protection.

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