2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2012 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2012 Cadillac CTS and 2012 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 127 kg more than 2012 Mazda 6.
Because 2012 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Mazda 6 (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS. 2012 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2012 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2012 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Cadillac CTS | 2012 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | CTS | 6 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1621 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1795 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |