2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,259 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 357 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda 6 | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 6 | Yaris |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2259 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 209 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1381 kg | 1024 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |