2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6
To start off, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6. (380 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Durango | MazdaSpeed6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
