2011 Mazda BT-50 2.5 TDi SLX vs. 2011 Mazda BT-50 3.0 CRDi SLX
To start off, both 2011 Mazda BT-50 2.5 TDi SLX and 2011 Mazda BT-50 3.0 CRDi SLX were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda BT-50 3.0 CRDi SLX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda BT-50 3.0 CRDi SLX (154 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2011 Mazda BT-50 2.5 TDi SLX. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda BT-50 3.0 CRDi SLX should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda BT-50 2.5 TDi SLX.
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 3.0 CRDi SLX (380 Nm @ 180 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda BT-50 2.5 TDi SLX. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda BT-50 3.0 CRDi SLX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda BT-50 2.5 TDi SLX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda BT-50 2.5 TDi SLX | 2011 Mazda BT-50 3.0 CRDi SLX | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | BT-50 | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 180 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| 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 Height | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3010 mm |
