2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2009 Mazda 6
To start off, 2009 Mazda 6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 6. (161 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 862 kg more than 2009 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (447 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 6. (205 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2009 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Avalanche | 6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 62 L |
