Mazda 6 2008 vs Honda Accord 2007
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 9 HP less power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Honda Accord. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 760 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: | 13 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Used also on Honda CR-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 2008 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. Honda Accord 2007 2.0 engine: This engine is sensitive to both fuel and oil quality. Using low-grade gasoline can quickly damage the catalytic converter and lead to premature failure of the oxygen sensors. Many Honda owners are annoyed ... More about Honda Accord 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 3 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 467 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 43 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Honda Accord. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Accord has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4000 | |
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