Mazda 6 2005 vs Honda Accord 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 166 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 207 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 24 HP less power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Honda Accord. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 10.0 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 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 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 16 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Tribute | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2005 2.3 engine: The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda sensor, and intake manifold adjuster are the most common problems with this engine. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 4 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 572 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1712 litres | 1657 litres | |
| Mazda 6 has 67 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 55 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Honda Accord. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`035 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Accord has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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