Mazda 6 2009 vs Honda Accord 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 35 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 6 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 330'000 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 Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Civic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 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: | 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): | 2`145 | 2`100 | |
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| 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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