2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 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. Both 2008 Honda Civic and 2007 Mazda 6 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (135 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 141 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, 2007 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |