Mazda 6 2012 vs Honda Accord 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 256 NM | 228 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 12 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.2 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1040 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 | 4.87 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 | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 42 litres more 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 | 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 (€): | 7200 | 8200 | |
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