2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2008 Mazda 6
To start off, 2009 Cadillac BLS is newer by 1 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 216 kg more than 2008 Mazda 6.
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, 2009 Cadillac BLS (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 6. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 6. 2008 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2009 Cadillac BLS has manual transmission. 2009 Cadillac BLS 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.
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2009 Cadillac BLS | 2008 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | BLS | 6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |