Mazda 6 2018 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 445 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 44 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 270 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 1160 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda CX-5 | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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 Civic 2008 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger. Mazda 6 is 32 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 350 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 139 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`182 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 6 scores higher in safety tests, but Honda Civic is better rated in child safety tests. The Honda Civic scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 215 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | 3400 | |
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