2008 Mazda 6 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 6. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 6.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 6. (145 Nm). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda 6 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
Model | 6 | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 360 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |