2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 5 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1339 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (267 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda 6 | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 6 | Sienna |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 267 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |