2011 Mazda 6 vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla 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 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (127 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 6 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2012 Toyota Corolla.
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 (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Corolla. 2011 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2012 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 6 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2183 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1795 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
