Honda Accord 2015 vs Mazda 6 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Accord) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda 6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Honda Accord and Mazda 6 have the same engine power, but Honda Accord torque is 190 NM less than Mazda 6. Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 3.9 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Accord consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Accord could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda CR-V | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Honda Accord 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is sensitive to both fuel and oil quality. Using low-grade gasoline can quickly damage the catalytic converter and lead to premature failure of the oxygen sensors.
Many Honda owners are annoyed ... More about Honda Accord 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Accord is 2 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 1 cm wider, while the height of Honda Accord is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 489 litres | |
| Honda Accord has 3 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 1.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Honda Accord can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 6800 | |
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