2012 Toyota Sienna vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 590 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (193 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Toyota Sienna | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Toyota | Mazda |
Model | Sienna | 6 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1795 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1791 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |