Honda Accord 2008 vs Mazda 6 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Honda Accord) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda 6) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord engine produces 30 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 185 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Honda Accord over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord 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 | 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 Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Civic | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 6 2008 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
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Honda Accord is larger. Honda Accord is 4 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 4 cm wider, while the height of Honda Accord is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1252 litres | 1751 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Accord has 110 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 499 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 1 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): | 2`100 | 1`965 | |
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| 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 (€): | 3600 | 2200 | |
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