2009 Mazda 6 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 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 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 51 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1753 kg more than 2009 Mazda 6.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mazda 6 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Mazda | Land Rover |
Model | 6 | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2489 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |