2009 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2009 Honda Accord and 2009 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 6. (161 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 6 weights approximately 476 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2009 Mazda 6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Honda Accord (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 6. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 6. 2009 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2009 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Accord | 6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |