2009 Mazda 6 vs. 2009 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2009 Mazda 6 and 2009 Pontiac G6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac G6 (219 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 6. (161 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 6 weights approximately 51 kg more than 2009 Pontiac G6.
Because 2009 Mazda 6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Pontiac G6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 6 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 Pontiac G6 (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 6. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac G6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda 6 | 2009 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | 6 | G6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 61 L |
