2011 Mazda 6 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 726 kg more than 2011 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda 6 | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 6 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
