2010 Mazda 6 2.5i Grand Touring vs. 2010 Mazda 6 2.5s Grand Touring

To start off, both 2010 Mazda 6 2.5i Grand Touring and 2010 Mazda 6 2.5s Grand Touring were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 2.5s Grand Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 6 2.5s Grand Touring (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6 2.5i Grand Touring. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6 2.5s Grand Touring should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6 2.5i Grand Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 2.5s Grand Touring weights approximately 108 kg more than 2010 Mazda 6 2.5i Grand Touring. 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 2.5s Grand Touring (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6 2.5i Grand Touring. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 2.5s Grand Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6 2.5i Grand Touring.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Mazda 6 2.5i Grand Touring 2010 Mazda 6 2.5s Grand Touring
Make Mazda Mazda
Model 6 6
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 3700 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 170 HP 272 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 226 Nm 364 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1501 kg 1609 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1839 mm 1839 mm
Vehicle Height 1471 mm 1471 mm
Wheelbase Size 2789 mm 2789 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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