2010 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Mazda 6
To start off, 2012 Mazda 6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 6. (272 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 686 kg more than 2012 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Mazda 6 (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Mazda |
Model | Touareg | 6 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2307 kg | 1621 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1795 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |