2011 Cadillac SRX vs. 2013 Mazda 6
To start off, 2013 Mazda 6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Cadillac SRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Cadillac SRX would be higher. At 3,726 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda 6 (268 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac SRX. (265 HP @ 6950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 417 kg more than 2013 Mazda 6.
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, 2011 Cadillac SRX (302 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac SRX | 2013 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | SRX | 6 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6950 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1916 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4834 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
