2009 Mazda 6 vs. 2007 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2009 Mazda 6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 3,725 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B3000. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mazda 6 (365 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B3000. 2009 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda B3000 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda B3000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda 6 | 2007 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 6 | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3725 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
