Mazda 6 2012 vs Honda Accord 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 256 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 9 HP less power than Honda Accord, but torque is 26 NM more than Honda Accord. Despite less power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 | 464 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 25 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 (kg): | no data | 2`030 | |
| 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 (€): | 7000 | 6400 | |
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