Mazda 626 1999 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 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: | 136 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 626 engine produces 4 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 3 NM more than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 6.6 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 626 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 626 could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Honda Civic 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: | 480'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 626 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 626 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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`685 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 310 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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