2011 Mazda 6 vs. 2012 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Canyon weights approximately 994 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 2012 GMC Canyon 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, 2012 GMC Canyon 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, 2012 GMC Canyon (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda 6 | 2012 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Mazda | GMC |
| Model | 6 | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 2478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
