2006 Mazda 6 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Mazda 6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 6. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 470 kg more than 2006 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 6. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda 6 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 6 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 87 L |