Honda Accord 1999 vs Mazda 626 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is a more dynamic driving. Honda Accord engine produces 5 HP less power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mazda 626. Due to the lower power, Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.9 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Accord consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Accord could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
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: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Freelander, Rover 25, Rover 45 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Accord might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Honda Accord 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 626 1999 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Honda Accord is larger. Honda Accord is 1 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 502 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Accord has 52 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. 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: | 11.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda 626, which means Honda Accord can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Honda Accord has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 626, so Honda Accord quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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