2004 Mazda 6 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2004 Mazda 6 and 2004 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda 6 (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 78 kg more than 2004 Mazda 6.
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 (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda 6 | 2004 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 6 | Touran |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
