Mazda 6 2008 vs Honda Accord 2008
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 10.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
1140 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
780 km with real consumption | 780 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 | 11 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, 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. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.71 m | 4.75 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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 | |
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: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.4 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`970 | 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 (€): | 3000 | 5000 | |
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