2011 Mazda BT-50 2.5 TDi SLX vs. 2011 Mazda BT-50 2.6i

To start off, both 2011 Mazda BT-50 2.5 TDi SLX and 2011 Mazda BT-50 2.6i were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,604 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda BT-50 2.6i is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda BT-50 2.6i (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Mazda BT-50 2.5 TDi SLX. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda BT-50 2.6i should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda BT-50 2.5 TDi SLX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda BT-50 2.6i weights approximately 170 kg more than 2011 Mazda BT-50 2.5 TDi SLX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 BT-50 2.5 TDi SLX (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda BT-50 2.6i. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda BT-50 2.5 TDi SLX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda BT-50 2.6i.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Mazda BT-50 2.5 TDi SLX 2011 Mazda BT-50 2.6i
Make Mazda Mazda
Model BT-50 BT-50
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2498 cc 2604 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 257 Nm 206 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 98 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 19.8:1 8.4:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 955 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.2 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 64 L


 

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