2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2010 Honda Insight
To start off, 2010 Honda Insight is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Insight weights approximately 419 kg more than 2007 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 Mazda 6 (267 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda 6 | 2010 Honda Insight | |
Make | Mazda | Honda |
Model | 6 | Insight |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 267 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |