Mazda 6 2007 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 and Honda Civic have the same engine power, but Mazda 6 torque is 155 NM more than Honda Civic. Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | 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. | |||
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: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | 2`035 | 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 (€): | 2800 | 4200 | |
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