Honda Accord 2001 vs Mazda 6 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Honda Accord engine produces 16 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mazda 6. Despite the higher power, Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 390'000 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 Honda Accord engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 6 2002 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Accord is 7 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Accord is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 492 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.6 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): | no data | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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