2011 Cadillac SRX vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Cadillac SRX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac SRX (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 489 kg more than 2010 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Cadillac SRX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac SRX 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, 2011 Cadillac SRX (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac SRX | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | SRX | 6 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1501 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4834 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
