2006 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 6 (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 201 kg more than 2011 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (193 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Touran | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Mazda |
| Model | Touran | 6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1636 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
