Mazda 6 2002 vs Honda Accord 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 166 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 207 NM | 223 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 24 HP less power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Honda Accord. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 6 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Accord might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 1 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 459 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 41 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Honda Accord. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Honda Accord has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 6, so Honda Accord quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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