Honda Accord 2005 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 166 HP | |
| Torque: | 223 NM | 207 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord engine produces 24 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Honda Accord consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Honda Accord consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 15 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Tribute | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 6 2005 2.3 engine: The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda sensor, and intake manifold adjuster are the most common problems with this engine. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Accord is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 501 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Honda Accord has 51 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Accord has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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