Honda Civic 2008 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Honda Civic engine produces 21 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Jazz | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Civic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 6 2010 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
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Honda Civic is smaller, but slightly higher. Honda Civic is 51 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1352 litres | 1702 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 54 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 350 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Honda Civic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4000 | |
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