2007 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Mazda 6
To start off, 2009 Mazda 6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 7 kg more than 2009 Mazda 6.
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 Honda Civic (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 6. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2009 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 6 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 8.9 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 | 1422 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |