Honda Accord 2011 vs Mazda 6 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 192 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Honda Accord engine produces 9 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 830 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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda CR-V | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Honda Accord 2011 2.0 engine: This engine is sensitive to both fuel and oil quality. Using low-grade gasoline can quickly damage the catalytic converter and lead to premature failure of the oxygen sensors.
Many Honda owners are annoyed ... More about Honda Accord 2011 2.0 engine Mazda 6 2013 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 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Accord is 5 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Accord is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 406 litres | 502 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1183 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Honda Accord has 96 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Accord has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 6000 | |
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