2012 Mazda 6 vs. 2013 BMW X1
To start off, 2013 BMW X1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 BMW X1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X1 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X1 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X1 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2012 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X1 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, 2013 BMW X1 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, 2013 BMW X1 (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mazda 6 | 2013 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | 6 | X1 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4484 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1795 mm | 2044 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
