2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Mazda 6
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 6 (134 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 515 kg more than 2006 Mazda 6.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Defender | 6 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |