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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2002 2.3 engine: The most common problems with this engine are with the cooling system pump and thermostat, as well as with the engine cushions (which can cause vibrations), the lambda sensor and the intake manifold adjuster. | |||
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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