Honda Accord 2008 vs Mazda 6 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Honda Accord engine produces 35 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 330'000 km | 380'000 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: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda Civic, 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 2008 2.2 engine: The Honda N22B diesel is generally considered a successful and durable engine. Its main weak points are connected with the fuel system, emissions components, cold-weather operation, and several intake and exhaust-related parts.
One of the most frequent complaints concerns the injectors. Depending on the version, owners report problems with sensitive piezo injectors, while Bosch injectors themselves are usually ... More about Honda Accord 2008 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Honda Accord is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 467 litres | 519 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Honda Accord has 52 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 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: | no data | 2`065 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Accord has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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