Mazda 3 2009 vs Honda Accord 2007
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 109 HP | 156 HP | |
Torque: | 240 NM | 192 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 47 HP less power than Honda Accord, but torque is 48 NM more than Honda Accord. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 7.2 | |
The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
1440 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.58 m | 4.73 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.84 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
Mazda 3 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 3 is 15 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 3 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 467 litres | |
Honda Accord has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 37 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`960 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | high | average | |
Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Accord has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 3600 | 4200 | |
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