2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Mazda 6
To start off, 2012 Mazda 6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,718 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1298 kg more than 2012 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 6. 2012 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Discovery | 6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2718 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
