2012 Infiniti G37 vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2011 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Infiniti G37 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, 2012 Infiniti G37 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, 2012 Infiniti G37 (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Infiniti G37 | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mazda |
| Model | G37 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4651 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1824 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1407 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
