Mazda 6 2008 vs Honda Accord 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 36 HP less power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Honda Accord. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.3 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 45 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: | 910 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Accord might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 6 2008 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. Honda Accord 2008 2.0 engine: In 2001, Honda introduced the K-series engine lineup, featuring an aluminum block with an open-deck design and cast-iron cylinder liners. It utilizes a port fuel injection system, a 16-valve aluminum cylinder head without hydraulic lifters, individual ignition coils, a VTC cam ... More about Honda Accord 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller. Mazda 6 is 4 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1751 litres | 1252 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 110 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 499 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 2`100 | |
| 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 (€): | 2800 | 3800 | |
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