2009 Mazda 6 vs. 2009 Scion tC
To start off, both 2009 Mazda 6 and 2009 Scion tC were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 6 (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Scion tC. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Scion tC weights approximately 360 kg more than 2009 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 Mazda 6 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Scion tC. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mazda 6 | 2009 Scion tC | |
Make | Mazda | Scion |
Model | 6 | tC |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2489 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |