2011 Volkswagen Rabbit vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,480 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 163 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit.
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 Volkswagen Rabbit (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Mazda |
| Model | Rabbit | 6 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2480 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
