2009 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 6 (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2009 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, 2010 Mazda 6 (193 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2010 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
