2003 Honda HR-V vs. 2009 Mazda 6
To start off, 2009 Mazda 6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 6 (138 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 6 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2003 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda HR-V | 2009 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | HR-V | 6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 64 L |
