2008 Mazda 6 3.0S Value Edition vs. 2008 Mazda 6 2.3 Top
To start off, both 2008 Mazda 6 3.0S Value Edition and 2008 Mazda 6 2.3 Top were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 6 3.0S Value Edition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda 6 3.0S Value Edition (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 6 2.3 Top. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 6 3.0S Value Edition should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 6 2.3 Top. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 6 2.3 Top weights approximately 223 kg more than 2008 Mazda 6 3.0S Value Edition.
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 Value Edition (267 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 6 2.3 Top. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 6 3.0S Value Edition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 6 2.3 Top.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda 6 3.0S Value Edition | 2008 Mazda 6 2.3 Top | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 6 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
