2011 GMC Savana vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2011 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 622 kg more than 2010 Mazda 6.
Because 2011 GMC Savana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Savana. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Savana | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Savana | 6 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2231 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
