2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Mazda 6
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 331 kg more than 2008 Mazda 6.
Because 2009 Honda Civic is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Honda Civic. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Mazda 6 (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2008 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |