2006 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Mazda 6
To start off, 2008 Mazda 6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda 6 (145 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 6 weights approximately 128 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. 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, 2008 Mazda 6 (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2008 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 6 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |