Honda Accord 2005 vs Mazda 6 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 223 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Honda Accord engine produces 70 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 157 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 11.5 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 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 320'000 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: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 6 2006 2.3 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its capacity is quite limited. The engine also requires high quality fuel and tends to use more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Honda Accord is smaller. Honda Accord is 10 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 455 litres | |
| Honda Accord has 5 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 1 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Honda Accord can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`085 | |
| 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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