Mazda 6 2012 vs Honda Accord 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.4 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 30 NM more than Honda Accord. Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1580 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1820 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 Civic, 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 2011 2.2 engine: The Honda N22B diesel is generally considered a successful and durable engine. Its main weak points are connected with the fuel system, emissions components, cold-weather operation, and several intake and exhaust-related parts.
One of the most frequent complaints concerns the injectors. Depending on the version, owners report problems with sensitive piezo injectors, while Bosch injectors themselves are usually ... More about Honda Accord 2011 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 15 cm longer than the Honda Accord, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 467 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 22 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1.5 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: | no data | 2`090 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Accord has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 4600 | |
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