2006 Mazda 6 vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,966 cc, 2006 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 6 (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Venza weights approximately 586 kg more than 2006 Mazda 6.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza 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, 2006 Mazda 6 (271 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda 6 | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 6 | Venza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2700 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
