2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Mazda 6 (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 9.7 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 | 1180 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |