Honda Accord 2017 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| Honda Accord engine produces 27 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Mazda 6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.2 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Accord consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1140 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: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Civic | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda 6 2018 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 6 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Accord is 2 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 489 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Honda Accord has 16 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. This could mean that the Honda Accord uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Honda Accord can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`046 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 24 000 | |
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