Mazda 6 2007 vs Honda Civic 2008
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 147 HP | 140 HP | |
Torque: | 184 NM | 175 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
Mazda 6 engine produces 7 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Honda Civic. Despite the higher power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 50 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
1180 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
780 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.76 m | 4.55 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
Mazda 6 is larger. Mazda 6 is 22 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 519 litres | 350 litres | |
Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 169 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`905 | 1`675 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | average | |
Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 2800 | 4200 | |
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