2009 Mazda 6 vs. 2010 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 6. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1521 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 2010 Land Rover LR4 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 6. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mazda 6 | 2010 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
Model | 6 | LR4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 5000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2646 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1915 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 86 L |