2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2009 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 2009 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 6. (147 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1353 kg more than 2009 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 Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 6. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 6. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2009 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
Model | Range Rover Sport | 6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 147 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |