2010 Mazda 6 1.8 vs. 2010 Mazda 6 2
To start off, both 2010 Mazda 6 1.8 and 2010 Mazda 6 2 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 6 2 (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6 1.8. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6 2 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6 1.8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 2 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2010 Mazda 6 1.8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Mazda 6 2 (193 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6 1.8. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6 1.8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda 6 1.8 | 2010 Mazda 6 2 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 6 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1795 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
