2006 Mazda 6 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 2,964 cc, 2006 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 6 (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 437 kg more than 2006 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, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 6. (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda 6 | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 6 | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2964 cc | 2000 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
