Mazda 6 2007 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 20 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Civic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 6 2007 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger. Mazda 6 is 22 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 519 litres | 350 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 169 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3200 | |
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