2009 Mazda 6 vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2009 Mazda 6 and 2009 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Korando (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 6. (138 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 370 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 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando 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 Mazda 6 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda 6 | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
| Model | 6 | Korando |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
