2004 Mazda 6 Sedan vs. 2004 Mazda 6 S Sport Wagon
To start off, both 2004 Mazda 6 Sedan and 2004 Mazda 6 S Sport Wagon were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda 6 S Sport Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda 6 S Sport Wagon (220 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 6 Sedan. (119 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 6 S Sport Wagon should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 6 Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 6 S Sport Wagon weights approximately 117 kg more than 2004 Mazda 6 Sedan. 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, 2004 Mazda 6 S Sport Wagon (257 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 6 Sedan. (168 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda 6 S Sport Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 6 Sedan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda 6 Sedan | 2004 Mazda 6 S Sport Wagon | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 6 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
