Mazda 6 2012 vs Honda Accord 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda 6) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Accord) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 188 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 247 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 38 HP less power than Honda Accord, but torque is 133 NM more than Honda Accord. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 8.1 | |
|
The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 4.2 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 630 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1580 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1820 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 and Honda Accord are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 447 litres | |
|
Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 42 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Mazda 6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Accord, so Mazda 6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 7600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mazda 6 has
|
Honda Accord has
| |