2008 Mazda 6 3.0S Sport Touring vs. 2008 Mazda 6 2.3 Sporty Lux Activematic
To start off, both 2008 Mazda 6 3.0S Sport Touring and 2008 Mazda 6 2.3 Sporty Lux Activematic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 6 3.0S Sport Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 6 2.3 Sporty Lux Activematic weights approximately 204 kg more than 2008 Mazda 6 3.0S Sport Touring.
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, 2008 Mazda 6 3.0S Sport Touring (267 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 6 2.3 Sporty Lux Activematic. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 6 3.0S Sport Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 6 2.3 Sporty Lux Activematic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda 6 3.0S Sport Touring | 2008 Mazda 6 2.3 Sporty Lux Activematic | |
Make | Mazda | Mazda |
Model | 6 | 6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 267 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |