2011 Mazda 6 2 vs. 2011 Mazda 6 2.2 Diesel
To start off, both 2011 Mazda 6 2 and 2011 Mazda 6 2.2 Diesel were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 2.2 Diesel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 6 2 (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6 2.2 Diesel. (127 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 2 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6 2.2 Diesel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 6 2.2 Diesel weights approximately 115 kg more than 2011 Mazda 6 2.
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 Mazda 6 2.2 Diesel (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6 2. (193 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 6 2.2 Diesel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda 6 2 | 2011 Mazda 6 2.2 Diesel | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 6 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1795 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
