2011 Mazda 6 vs. 2011 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, both 2011 Mazda 6 and 2011 SsangYong Kyron were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 288 kg more than 2011 Mazda 6.
Because 2011 SsangYong Kyron 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 SsangYong Kyron 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 (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Kyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda 6 | 2011 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
| Model | 6 | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1897 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
