2008 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Mazda 6
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 6. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 6 weights approximately 165 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, 2006 Mazda 6 (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2006 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2261 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |