2008 Mazda 6 vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Mazda 6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 6 weights approximately 369 kg more than 2005 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, 2008 Mazda 6 (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris. 2008 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda 6 | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 6 | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1363 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 207 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1384 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |