2011 Nissan Cube vs. 2013 Mazda 6
To start off, 2013 Mazda 6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Cube. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Cube would be higher. At 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda 6 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda 6 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2011 Nissan Cube. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Mazda 6 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Cube | 2013 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Nissan | Mazda |
| Model | Cube | 6 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1289 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1651 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
