2002 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Mazda 6
To start off, 2009 Mazda 6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. Both 2002 Honda Civic and 2009 Mazda 6 are equipped with a 1,999 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 6. (145 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 6 weights approximately 106 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mazda 6 (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2009 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2009 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 6 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |