Mazda 626 1999 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda 626) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Civic) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 100 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 626 engine produces 40 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 45 NM more than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 626 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Mazda 626 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 626 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 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: | 380'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | 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. | |||
| Mazda 626 1999 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. 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: | 4.59 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mazda 626 is 5 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 502 litres | 350 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 626 has 152 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Mazda 626 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 360 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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