2011 Mazda 6 vs. 2011 Peugeot 3008
To start off, both 2011 Mazda 6 and 2011 Peugeot 3008 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 6 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2011 Peugeot 3008. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Peugeot 3008.
Because 2011 Peugeot 3008 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, 2011 Peugeot 3008 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 Mazda 6 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Peugeot 3008. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Peugeot 3008. 2011 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2011 Peugeot 3008 has manual transmission. 2011 Peugeot 3008 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda 6 | 2011 Peugeot 3008 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | 6 | 3008 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4365 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1837 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1639 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2613 mm |
