2008 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Mazda 6
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 6. (138 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 6 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2003 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2003 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |