Honda Accord 2001 vs Mazda 6 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.3 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 | 166 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 207 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Honda Accord engine produces 30 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 32 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Honda Accord consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 6 years | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2002 2.3 engine: The most common problems with this engine are with the cooling system pump and thermostat, as well as with the engine cushions (which can cause vibrations), the lambda sensor and the intake manifold adjuster. | |||
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 | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
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