2010 Toyota Venza vs. 2011 Mazda 6

To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Venza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Venza would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Venza weights approximately 222 kg more than 2011 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza 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 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Toyota Venza 2011 Mazda 6
Make Toyota Mazda
Model Venza 6
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Crossover Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2700 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 182 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 246 Nm 226 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1706 kg 1484 kg
Vehicle Length 4801 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1905 mm 1839 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1471 mm
Wheelbase Size 2776 mm 2789 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.7 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 70 L


 

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