2009 Mazda 6 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2009 Mazda 6 and 2009 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 6. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 555 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 6. 2009 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mazda 6 | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Mazda | Subaru |
Model | 6 | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2489 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |