2006 Honda Insight vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (134 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
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, 2007 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Insight | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Insight | 6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |
