2009 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 3,545 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 6 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2009 Toyota RAV4.
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 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota RAV4 | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | RAV4 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3545 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
