2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 6 and 2007 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 539 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6.
Because 2007 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 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, 2007 Mazda 6 (267 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 6 | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 6 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
