Honda FR-V 2005 vs Mazda Premacy 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is more dynamic to drive. Honda FR-V engine produces 40 HP more power than Mazda Premacy, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mazda Premacy. Thanks to more power Honda FR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Honda FR-V consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Premacy, which means that by driving the Honda FR-V over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Honda FR-V consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Premacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda 323 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda FR-V might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Honda FR-V 2005 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda FR-V 2005 2.2 engine Mazda Premacy 2001 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.60 m | |
| Honda FR-V is 6 cm shorter than the Mazda Premacy, 11 cm wider, while the height of Honda FR-V is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1049 litres | 1848 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Honda FR-V has 19 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Premacy. The Mazda Premacy may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Premacy (by 799 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda FR-V is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda Premacy, which means Honda FR-V can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 1`845 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 800 | |
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