2012 Mazda 6 vs. 2012 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2012 Mazda 6 and 2012 Saab 03-Sep 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 52 more horse power than 2012 Saab 03-Sep. (220 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Saab 03-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 134 kg more than 2012 Mazda 6.
Because 2012 Saab 03-Sep is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Saab 03-Sep 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 Mazda 6 (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Saab 03-Sep. (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Saab 03-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mazda 6 | 2012 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Mazda | Saab |
| Model | 6 | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1621 kg | 1755 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
