2006 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 4 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 6 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 514 kg more than 2010 Mazda 6.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Mazda 6 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 6 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |