2011 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2011 Mazda 6

To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2011 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6.

Because 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will offer significantly more control. 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 Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 Mazda 6
Make Volkswagen Mazda
Model Tiguan 6
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 226 Nm
Torque RPM 1700 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4427 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1808 mm 1839 mm
Vehicle Height 1684 mm 1471 mm
Wheelbase Size 2604 mm 2789 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 70 L