Mazda 6 2007 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: | 185 HP | 140 HP | |
Torque: | 400 NM | 175 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 45 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 225 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.5 | |
The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 50 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
1360 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 390'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.76 m | 4.55 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
Mazda 6 is larger. Mazda 6 is 21 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 519 litres | 350 litres | |
Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 169 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.4 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`065 | 1`675 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | average | |
Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 2800 | 4200 | |
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