2007 Kia Picanto vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2007 Kia Picanto and 2007 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 422 kg more than 2007 Kia Picanto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Mazda 6 (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Picanto | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Picanto | 6 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |