Mazda 6 2012 vs Honda Accord 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 and Honda Accord have the same engine power, but Mazda 6 torque is 190 NM more than Honda Accord. Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 7.4 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 3.5 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 525 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1580 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1820 km on highway | 1120 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | Used also on Honda CR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Honda Accord 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is sensitive to both fuel and oil quality. Using low-grade gasoline can quickly damage the catalytic converter and lead to premature failure of the oxygen sensors.
Many Honda owners are annoyed ... More about Honda Accord 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 2 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 492 litres | |
| Mazda 6 has 3 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1.4 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): | no data | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 9600 | |
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